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ZIMBABWE – International research organization ICRISAT has together with the Pan African Seed Company Seed Co Group developed a new hybrid of white sorghum (great millet) that is high yielding and promises greater resilience to erratic rainfall. The new invention has a yield potential of up to 8 tonnes per hectare, offering farmers a 25% yield increase over existing varieties.…
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U.S – Cybersecurity consulting firm AnzenSage has fully launched to offer resilience solutions to the food industry. The company strives to support leaders in the food sector by managing the complex issues they confront in their operations, reputation, and consumers by fighting to protect the food ecosystem. “Cybersecurity is a critical component of food safety and defense, as it helps…
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KENYA – Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture is expected to green-light the release of three new varieties of maize that were found to be resistant to the invasive Fall Army Worm (FAW) parasite. A major development in the global battle against fall armyworms, the discovery follows three years of rigorous research and trials done in Kenya and during the United Nations…
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U.S – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to DeltaTrak, a pioneer in cold chain and supply chain management solutions, for a method of managing information for the supply chain of a perishable commodity. This patent specifically relates to the November 2022 release of the FlashTrak Global Chain of Custody (CoC) information management system by DeltaTrak.…
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KENYA – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) recently introduced a five-year program titled the African Plant Breeding Academy (AfPBA) CRISPR Course in Nairobi, Kenya, to provide technical training in gene education hence help in reducing food insecurity and malnutrition exacerbated by climate change. The program, launched in collaboration with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), the Innovative…
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U.S – In order to help food safety teams in the food and beverage sector work more efficiently and with less work, Document Compliance Network (DCN), a cloud-based solution that makes managing food safety documentation easier, has released a new edition of its food safety software. There are 14 languages supported by DCN’s food safety software, including Arabic, Chinese, English,…
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UK/NETHERLANDS – Escherichia coli can now be detected in milk without sample preparation thanks to the development of a unique thermal biosensor for real-time detection. The sensor has the potential to be a low-cost, quick instrument for onsite microbiological indication and would be simple to mass-produce. The approach is based on screen-printed electrodes (SPEs), which are functionalized via a straightforward surface-imprinting method.…
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U.S – Microban International, the world’s leading innovator in antimicrobial, odor control, and surface modification technologies, has expanded its portfolio of antimicrobial technologies with the introduction of MicroGuard, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications including foam. This ground-breaking solution is a part of Microban’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology with less harmful toxicity profiles to…
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FINLAND – ColloidTek Oy (Collo) has come up with a Liquid Fingerprint Technology that is able to detect milk wastage in real-time, offering an easy way to optimize production and cut product losses. Dairy facilities are focusing more on reducing milk loss as a result of increased prices for raw milk, power, and other expenses. In the EU region, the…
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U.S – The Voltai technology for the meat protein sector invented by biotechnology company Energis Solutions, has been independently validated and submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clearance. The solution is manufactured on-site using a machine that can be simply integrated into almost any current production process and significantly reduces food-borne pathogens that continue to pose a…
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