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Wheat fertilized with human urine could create a more sustainable food and farming system. Pic: GettyImages/frostyy1108

Waste not, want not: Bizaare ingredient adds nutritional and environmental benefits to our daily baguette

French scientists claim that baking bread with wheat fertilized with human urine could slash nitrogen usage from artificial fertilizers, cut costs for farmers and boost yields, and retain nutrients often lost.

From carnitas to pressed sushi wrapped in persimmon leaf: The 52 new potato chip flavours from Lay’s and Calbee

PepsiCo’s Lay’s has replicated the flavours of the Chef’s Specials from five iconic American restaurants, while Calbee has released 47 flavours, one for each prefecture of Japan.

KRAVE creator acquires Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co under Sonoma Brands as part of ‘roll-up strategy’

After KRAVE Jerky inspired entrepreneurs to flood the meat snack segment with innovative and premium products in a bid to replicate its breakout success, the company’s founder and recently renewed owner appears ready to roll-up the most promising new...

Outstanding Foods lands $5m funding round, eyes more of sports and fitness snacking category

Plant-based snack brand Outstanding Foods, maker of PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds, has closed a $5m round of financing led by SternAegis Ventures to propel the snack brand into its next phase of growth.

Kids most exposed to junk food advertising in France, finds public health agency

A fresh study has revealed that children in France are most exposed to advertising for products with a Nutri-Score ranking of D and E – meaning foods of lower nutritional quality. The findings, says Santé Publique France, support the need for food marketing...

Rabobank redesigns FoodBytes! platform to foster year-round collaboration, engagement via membership model

Rabobank is updating its FoodBytes! platform with a redesign of its pitch competitions and its corporate innovation program (formerly known as the TERRA accelerator) in a bid to foster year-round engagement with its network of food and ag startups, investors,...