BSc Food Science & Human Nutrition Programme Overview
This BSc Food Science & Human Nutrition programme at Maynooth University offers a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, biology, and chemistry as applied to food. With a focus on ingredients, production, products, and nutrition, students explore various aspects of food science including food saf
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EU Agriculture Trade: Are the Present Rules Fair?
EU agriculture trade plays a significant role in global markets, with the EU being the largest exporter and importer of agri-food products. Despite positive trade balances, fair rules are crucial to address unfair practices and ensure high-quality, sustainable, and innovative food production. The Co
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Revolutionizing Agriculture with Triple Performance Platform
Triple Performance is a comprehensive knowledge and collaboration platform designed for agro-ecology transition. It offers a space for farmers and agri-stakeholders to exchange knowledge, discuss farming practices, and enhance agri-systems through feedback. The platform includes a wiki for farming k
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Role of Microorganisms in Food and Industry
Microorganisms play a crucial role in the food and industrial sectors, both benefiting and causing harm. They are involved in processes such as organic compound transformation, fermentation, and food production. While beneficial microorganisms contribute to the creation of various useful food produc
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How are plant essential oils valuable as functional ingredients
Food Research Lab is one of the leading food industry consultants and offers various food production services. We provide food production and food manufacturing consultancy services to food, beverage and nutraceutical companies. Primary food production involves everything from food procurement, inve
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Transformative Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation in Food Systems
Evolving theories of transformational change emphasize the importance of transformative actions in addressing climate change impacts on agri-food systems. The IPCC AR6 report highlights the need for system-wide shifts to mitigate GHG emissions and enhance resilience in the face of escalating climate
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Kenya Agri-Nutrition Strategy Overview
The Kenya Agri-Nutrition Strategy focuses on six primary areas to enhance nutrition-sensitive agriculture actions. These areas include leadership, advocacy, governance, strengthening service delivery systems, increasing food availability and consumption, harnessing resources, community empowerment,
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Overview of Food Price Trends and Consumer Expenditures in the US
The presentation highlights the consumer spending on food, food price trends over time, 2021 food prices, and forecasts for 2022 in a historical context. It emphasizes that U.S. consumers spent 12% of their expenditures on food in 2020, aligning with historical averages. Food price inflation remaine
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Enhancing Evaluation Systems in Uzbekistan's Agri-food Sector for Sustainable Development
The agri-food sector in Uzbekistan faces various challenges such as food security, climate change, and market risks. The session explores the complexities influencing sector management and emphasizes the need for a coherent national strategic framework. It highlights the importance of planning and p
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Understanding Joint Products and By-Products in Manufacturing Processes
Joint products and by-products are key concepts in manufacturing processes, where joint products are of almost equal value and importance, while by-products have relatively small value but emerge incidentally. Co-products are produced simultaneously but not from the same raw material. This article e
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NSW Department of Education Food Product Development Overview
The NSW Department of Education provides an insightful presentation on food product development, covering the definition, categories of new products, advantages, and disadvantages. It discusses the process of creating new food products to meet consumer needs and market trends, highlighting the impor
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United States Food Safety and Inspection Service: Ensuring Meat and Poultry Products' Safety
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) oversees the federal inspection of meat and poultry products to ensure their safety for human consumption. The statutes governing this process include the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspect
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Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund - Supporting Sustainable Agriculture
Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund, implemented by Self Help Africa with support from the European Union and the Government of Zambia, aims to integrate smallholder farmers into sustainable value chains in Zambia. The project provides economic, nutrition, and technical support to agri-enterprises, wit
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ETFs Foresight Approach to Future Skill Needs in Economic Sectors
European Training Foundation's study focuses on analyzing future skill needs in selected sectors using an innovative method that combines big data analysis and traditional techniques. The study aims to support education and training policies by understanding how drivers of change impact jobs and ski
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Understanding Food Packaging and Labelling Requirements in NSW Education
Learn about the importance of food packaging options, including materials used and the roles they play in protecting food products. Explore the reasons for food packaging in terms of preservation, marketing, and consumer information needs. Discover the legislative requirements for food labelling in
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Food Equipment Usage Guidelines for Safe Food Handling
Enhance your knowledge on using equipment for making food with proper safety procedures. Learn about essential points like wearing protective gear, checking hot food temperatures, food safety principles, and sanitization requirements. Understand machine settings, food temperature checks, and serving
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Understanding Food Adulteration: Causes, Methods, and Prevention
Food adulteration is the deceptive practice of adding substandard or harmful substances to food products for economic gain. This unethical practice reduces the nutritional value of food and poses serious health risks to consumers. Causes include business strategies and lack of proper food knowledge,
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National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA): Enhancing Food Security in Nigeria
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Water Resources plays a crucial role in addressing agricultural production, storage, and marketing challenges in Nigeria. With a vision to ensure sustainable food access for all Nigerians and become a global food pro
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Best Practices for Food Preparation to Ensure Food Safety
This chapter highlights essential practices for prepping food to prevent cross-contamination and time-temperature abuse in a food service setting. Topics covered include safe methods for thawing food, cooking temperatures, microwave cooking, informing consumers of risks, requirements for partially c
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Exploring Food Science and Technology in Modern Society
Delve into the world of food science and technology with insights on what scientists do, the importance of understanding food, definitions of food science and food technology, factors affecting food spoilage, and traditional and modern food processing technologies. Gain knowledge on testing hypothes
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Food Safety Practices in Service Industry
This chapter focuses on the essential food safety practices in the service industry, covering topics such as time and temperature requirements for holding food, ways to prevent time-temperature abuse and cross-contamination, minimizing bare-hand contact with food, preventing staff and customers from
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LEAP-Agri: Enhancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
LEAP-Agri focuses on improving food security and sustainable agriculture through research and innovation collaborations between African and European teams. With a total budget of 28M and 30 partners from 18 countries, LEAP-Agri has funded 27 R&I projects, aiming to strengthen the EU-Africa partn
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Brookfield Community Food Cupboard: Addressing Food Insecurity at Brookfield High School
Brookfield Community Food Cupboard is a project aiming to provide food security to individuals and families in the Riverside Park/Hunt Club area, including students and families served by Brookfield High School. The initiative seeks to supplement existing food security programs by offering a day's w
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Food Safety and Preventing Food-borne Illness
This lesson focuses on the importance of food safety, addressing how clean our food is and at what points safety can be compromised. It delves into common types of microbes that contaminate foods and explores ways in which food safety can be compromised. The activity involves case studies on food sa
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Mastering Good Food Hygiene and Storage Practices
Understanding food spoilage causes, common food-poisoning bacteria, conditions for bacterial growth, ways to prevent food contamination, safe food handling practices, HACCP concept, types of perishable foods, importance of proper food storage, packaging materials for food, and recognizing signs of f
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Invest in Alberta's Thriving Agri-Food Sector
Alberta offers a competitive business climate with low taxes and costs, making it a prime location for agri-investment. The province boasts a robust agri-food sector, providing a reliable supply of commodities and a strong reputation for high-quality agricultural products. With easy access to global
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Nigeria Agriculture Policy Activity (NAPA) - Sustainable Dietary Change Through Agri-Food System Transformation
Nigeria faces a significant challenge with malnutrition, requiring sustainable dietary changes through agricultural value chain growth. The country's agri-food system needs urgent transformation to support healthier diets and environmental sustainability. Research aims to analyze how agricultural gr
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Understanding Kitchen Hygiene and Food Safety
Kitchen hygiene and food safety are crucial to prevent food spoilage and food poisoning. Factors like enzymes, micro-organisms, and oxygen can lead to food spoilage, while food poisoning occurs when pathogenic bacteria multiply in consumed food. Practicing proper hygiene, storage, and preparation me
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Improving Southern Warehouse: Cold Storage Project Proposal
The Division of Food and Nutrition at agri.nv.gov is proposing a capital improvement project for the Southern warehouse to address challenges with third-party cold storage. The current arrangement has led to food spoilage, delivery delays, and compliance difficulties. The proposal aims to develop on
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Farm Enterprise Progress Monitoring and Evaluation
Understanding the progress of an agri-enterprise involves monitoring production efficiency, returns, and cash income. By assessing factors like yield per hectare and net income, farmers can optimize their operations for increased productivity and profitability. This process requires a comprehensive
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Dr. Yanyun Zhao - Food Science & Technology Professor at Oregon State University
Dr. Yanyun Zhao is a prominent Professor at Oregon State University specializing in food science and technology. With a strong research focus on food processing technologies and food safety, Dr. Zhao has made significant contributions to the field. Her expertise in value-added food processing, antim
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National Food Security Act, 2013 Overview
The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) aims to ensure food and nutritional security for all by providing access to adequate quality food at affordable prices. It includes provisions for hot cooked meals, food security allowance, social audit, nutritional support for children, and various monito
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Importance of Food Safety in Modern Food Production
Food safety is crucial in modern food production to prevent foodborne illnesses. With advancements in technology and increased demand for processed foods, the need to ensure the safety and quality of food has become paramount. Factors affecting food safety include poor hygiene practices, contaminate
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Boosting Resilience and Green Growth in Small-Scale Agri-Food Businesses
Empowered Youth in a Green Palestine presents a call for proposal aimed at enhancing economic resilience by providing business development support for small-scale agri-food businesses. The project focuses on promoting the green economy and creating employment opportunities for young individuals. Key
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Understanding Food Justice and Insecurity: A Comprehensive Overview
Food Justice Primer provides insightful definitions and discussions on key concepts such as food justice, food insecurity, food sovereignty, and food deserts. It highlights the need for equitable sharing of benefits and risks in the food system, aiming to transform current disparities and inequities
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Food Sufficiency and Barriers to Free Food Access Among Working-Age Persons with Disabilities Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic
Working-age persons with disabilities face economic vulnerability and higher chances of living in food-insecure households. This study explores food sufficiency and barriers to accessing free food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected through an online survey, revealing insights into food
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Royal Society of Chemistry Food Group Vision & Mission Summary
The Royal Society of Chemistry Food Group aims to lead, promote, and disseminate the understanding and importance of chemistry in food. Their vision is to enhance food and nutrition security through advancing the chemistry of food ingredients. They strive to engage with various communities to promot
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Exploring Digital Innovation Hubs and Agri-food Partnerships in Malaga Workshop
This workshop, held in Malaga, Spain, focused on exploring synergies between Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and Agri-food partnerships. The agenda included discussions on how DIHs can meet Agri-food sector needs, with parallel discussion groups and field visits. It also highlighted the importance of
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Innovation Ignite: Agri Ideas Competition at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University proudly presents the Agri Innovative Idea Competition IGNITE, inviting youth to showcase their ideas in agriculture and allied sectors. Win cash prizes up to 10,000 and grab the opportunity to be the torchbearers of business-oriented agri
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Understanding Food Insecurity Measurement in Scotland
The report emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing food insecurity effectively in Scotland. It discusses the dignity in ending hunger, the rights to nutritious food, and the limitations of emergency food aid. The Food Insecurity Experience Scale is highlighted as a tool for measuri
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