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ISRAEL – In a remarkable stride towards mitigating the rising concern of peanut allergies, scientists in Israel have unveiled the “Mona Peanut,” a revolutionary solution that could transform the lives of those afflicted by this debilitating condition. As peanut allergies continue to surge, particularly in Western countries where cases have doubled over a decade, the world of medical science is…
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SWITZERLAND – A pioneering stride has been taken in the world of cultivated meat as Aleph Farms, an Israeli-based start-up, submits the first-ever cultivated meat approval application in Europe to Swiss regulators. This groundbreaking move comes as a result of Aleph Farms’ collaboration with Switzerland’s largest supermarket and meat manufacturer, Migros, a partnership that holds significant potential for the future…
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ISRAEL – Israeli startup Sensifi is making waves in the food testing market with its groundbreaking technology that promises to revolutionize pathogen detection. Using an ‘artificial nose,’ Sensifi’s system enables rapid on-premise detection of harmful pathogens like E. Coli and Salmonella, providing results in under an hour—dramatically reducing the turnaround time compared to traditional lab testing, which can take two…
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ISRAEL – Biotech start-up, Resorcix and leading Israeli fruit-based beverage solutions manufacturer Gat Foods, have developed a botanical formula to eliminate Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacteria (TAB) that reduce product shelf-life and affect the flavor of ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, including sports and energy drinks. FLAVORWATCH, the new botanical formula that eliminates TAB in clear, fruit-based soft drinks, has demonstrated its effectiveness in…
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ISRAEL – In an effort to lower the exorbitant cost of living in the nation, the Israeli government has authorized a plan to follow European food safety standards, abolishing the great majority of Israeli requirements. The changes will affect the production and import of items such as canned vegetables, pasta, rice, candies, spices, soup powder, condiments and milk products, among…
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ISRAEL – Seed testing expert Microlab has joined the Tentamus group, crowning it the newest member of the global network of laboratories. Microlab reinforces Tentamus Group’s global offer of services in plant, wine, vegetable and cosmetic testing while adding additional competences in seed testing. Abgar Barseyten, CEO Tentamus Group noted that the partnership was an exceptional opportunity to strengthen their…
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ISRAEL – Seed-X, an innovative AI-driven Agtech company, and Advanta Seeds, a UPL group company, are joining forces to apply new technology in seed processing. The collaboration between the global seed company and the Israeli Agtech startup aims to set a new standard in seed lot quality by disrupting the conventional seed processing. “Exploring cutting edge technologies and innovation are…
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ISRAEL – Strauss Group, the largest food company in Israel, has recalled several Elite branded confectionery products as they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company has recalled Elite branded items such as cakes, wafers, energy grain snacks, energy chocolate rice cakes, chewing gum and toffee candies of all dates. They were distributed in the United States, Canada, Australia, New…
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ISRAEL – Save Foods, an agri-food tech company specializing in eco crop protection that helps reduce food waste and ensure food safety, has managed to reduce pear loss by 60%. This announcement follows a recently completed two-season trial with Israeli packer, Rafkor Ltd., who has now become a commercial customer of Save Foods. Rafkor, located in Rosh Pina in northern…
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ISRAEL – Save Foods, an Agri-Food Tech company specializing in eco crop protection- designed to reduce food waste and ensure food safety, has announced that following a series of successful trials, Galilee Export, the second largest exporter of fresh produce in Israel, will require all their bell pepper suppliers to apply Save Foods’ treatment. Galilee Export is the second largest…
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