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UGANDA – Biotechnology students in Uganda have started an initiative to advocate for biotechnology, gene editing and the passage of a biosafety law in response to the legislative inaction witnessed in the country. The Biotechnology Online Series features students and researchers using Zoom and other social media channels to discuss how biotechnology and newer tools such as CRISPR-Cas9 and genetic…
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INDIA – The Penang Health Department has ordered two premises, a soy sauce factory and a bakery to close for two weeks due to non-hygienic conditions and non-compliance with food safety and quality standards. Also involved in the operation was a 26-strong enforcement team from the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP). The department’s Food Safety and Quality Division environmental health…
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ISRAEL – Gadot Biochemical Industries, one of the leading companies in the field of food ingredients and fine chemicals, is incorporating its health-promoting minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium to plant-based milk in its new fortification program. Different minerals are available and suitable for fortification using ultra high-temperature processing for pasteurized beverages without compromising their organoleptic profile and stability throughout…
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