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TeffLand Introduces New Line of Flour: Improving on Wheat’s Deficiencies With 30% More Vitality

Posted on 15, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — TeffLand has launched new lines of grain and flour for the popular Teff cereal. The new products maintain all of Wheat’s advantages and none of its disadvantages. Unlike its Wheat counterpart, Teff flours make … Read the full press release →

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University of Liverpool scientists to decode DNA modifications in the wheat genome to understand its impact on crop variation

Posted on 11, June 2015 by

LIVERPOOL, 11-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool are working to decode DNA modifications, known as ‘epigenetic marks’, in the wheat genome to understand its impact on crop variation. Leading an international consortium of scientists from Cold Spring … Read the full press release →

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United European Gastroenterology: Wheat-related disorders – Gluten-free diet may do more harm than good

Posted on 9, September 2014 by

West Sussex, England, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cereals such as wheat have long been considered a fundamental food source, yet growing numbers of people are intolerant to them and the list of wheat-related conditions seems to grow daily. Now, experts … Read the full press release →

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Bayer CropScience expands its global Wheat Breeding Network with new station in France

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Breeding program focuses on increasing yields, addressing environmental challenges and improving wheat varieties / Investment of more than EUR 7 million over three years in site facilities / Rebuilding will double capacity of laboratory and greenhouse Monheim/Milly-la-Forêt, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

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Netball Super League Announces Eight Clubs to Propel League Forward in 2025 Relaunch

Posted on 30, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Netball Super League (NSL) in the UK, aiming for professionalization, has revealed the eight successful clubs chosen through a rigorous tender process to participate in the league’s relaunch from 2025. With a focus on fewer clubs for … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Empowers Local Businesses with Risk Sharing Framework, Boosting Growth in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan

Posted on 30, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) 33rd Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Yerevan, the Bank unveiled its latest initiative under the Risk Sharing Framework (RSF) to bolster domestic businesses in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. … Read the full press release →

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Loughborough University Shines as Host of Thrilling BUCS Big Wednesday

Posted on 21, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University recently hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) “Big Wednesday” event, drawing over 2,000 student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. The campus buzzed with excitement as athletes competed in 16 different sports across 57 finals. Loughborough emerged … Read the full press release →

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Yara Reports Lower Fourth-Quarter Earnings but Sees Positive Market Trends for 2024

Posted on 10, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Yara, a leading fertilizer company, announced its fourth-quarter financial results, revealing a decline in earnings compared to the previous year due to lower market prices and one-off position effects. Despite this, the company’s EBITDA stood at USD 586 … Read the full press release →

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Infineon’s Latest Magnetic Position Sensor Redefines Precision in Industrial and Consumer Applications

Posted on 15, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has launched the XENSIV™ TLI5590-A6W magnetic position sensor, combining magnetic position sensing expertise with linearized tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) technology. The sensor, suitable for linear and angular position detection, is qualified for industrial and consumer applications and … Read the full press release →

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Yara Launches YaraAmplix™ Biostimulants to Enhance Crop Resilience Amid Climate Challenges

Posted on 29, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Yara, a global agricultural solutions provider, has introduced a new brand of biostimulants called YaraAmplix™ to help farmers combat the challenges posed by climate change on crop production. These biostimulants are formulated with natural ingredients such as seaweed … Read the full press release →

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Brau Union Österreich and SPAR Opt for Multimodal Transport with ÖBB Rail Cargo Group

Posted on 17, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Brau Union Österreich and the SPAR retail chain have embraced multimodal transportation in collaboration with the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG). This approach combines rail and road transport to create efficient and environmentally friendly door-to-door logistics solutions. Beverages … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Provides $20 Million Loan to Boost Egypt’s Agribusiness Sector through Afia International

Posted on 15, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering Egypt’s agribusiness sector with a $20 million loan to Afia International, a prominent manufacturer of edible vegetable oils and ghee in the country. This financing will primarily support … Read the full press release →

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Pairwise and Bayer Extend Collaboration to Develop Gene-Edited Short-Stature Corn for Smart Agriculture

Posted on 30, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Pairwise and Bayer have entered into a new five-year, multi-million Dollar collaboration focusing on gene-edited short-stature corn. Building on their initial partnership for corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and canola, this collaboration aims to optimize and enhance gene-edited short-stature … Read the full press release →

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Port of Ipswich Continues 18-Year Streak as UK’s Top Agricultural Export Port

Posted on 16, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) For the 18th consecutive year, ABP’s Port of Ipswich has maintained its position as the leading export port for agricultural products in the UK, surpassing other major ports like London, Bristol, and Great Yarmouth. The recently published UK … Read the full press release →

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University of Bristol’s MBS Project Empowers Migrants and Refugees in Business Ventures

Posted on 13, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has collaborated with ACH (Ashley Community Housing) and the West of England Combined Authority on the Migration Business Support (MBS) project, aimed at boosting the prospects of migrants and refugees in the UK. The … Read the full press release →

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Bayer awards grants and mentorship to innovative agriculture researchers

Posted on 5, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has announced the recipients of its 2023 Grants4Ag program, which will provide funding and mentorship to researchers working on sustainability and biotechnology in agriculture. The program will award grants ranging from €5,000 to €15,000 and connect researchers … Read the full press release →

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BASF Unveils Cutting-Edge Agricultural Innovations for Enhanced Sustainability and Yield

Posted on 15, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced the latest advancements in its agricultural innovation pipeline, with a focus on providing solutions for farmers to overcome local and crop-specific pest pressures, climate challenges, changing regulatory requirements, and rising consumer expectations. The company is … Read the full press release →

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Bayer ForwardFarm event to demonstrate how farmers can benefit from reducing their ecological footprint while also increasing their yields

Posted on 17, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ROMMERSKIRCHEN, Germany, 17-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition, has announced the start of its Fields of Opportunity event on the Bayer ForwardFarm in Rommerskirchen, … Read the full press release →

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SGS update on the recent changes in Kenya’s pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) program

Posted on 25, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 25-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced an update on the recent changes Kenya made in its pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) program. We have been accredited by KEBS … Read the full press release →

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Circularity: Alfa Laval membrane filtration systems to turn crop leftovers into prebiotic dietary fibre for a Danish food facility

Posted on 24, January 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced it will supply membrane filtration systems to a food facility in Denmark for the production of healthy dietary … Read the full press release →

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Formula 1 Race Driver Lewis Hamilton receives the DHL Fastest Lap Award again, his sixth DHL Fastest Lap trophy since 2014

Posted on 13, December 2021 by

Lewis Hamilton wins the DHL Fastest Lap Award; trophy presented by first Emirati female racing driver Fastest Pit Stop Award goes to Red Bull Racing Honda; DHL presents unique trophy made from upcycled scrap metal (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 13-Dec-2021 — … Read the full press release →

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BASF and John Deere combine their advanced spraying technology and digital farming capabilities

Posted on 13, December 2021 by

Important collaboration between two global leaders in agriculture, pairing advanced spraying technology with the xarvio® digital farming platform Supporting sustainable farming by optimizing crop production across the whole season Free one-year xarvio® FIELD MANAGER Premium license available to customers of new John … Read the full press release →

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Unilever and food-tech company ENOUGH to inspire plant-based food revolution

Posted on 27, May 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 27-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever (LON: ULVR), multinational consumer goods conglomerate, has announced its partnership with food-tech company ENOUGH (formerly 3F BIO) to bring new plant-based meat products to market. ENOUGH’s technology uses a unique zero-waste fermentation … Read the full press release →

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AGRANA offsets 8,150 metric tons of CO2 emissions by transporting 1.25 million tons of beets by rail

Posted on 7, December 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 7-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — AGRANA to again transport raw materials in its current sugar beet campaign by rail, which proves to be the most environmentally friendly transport option to deliver beets to sugar production sites in Leopoldsdorf … Read the full press release →

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South African leading R&D seeds company Sensako now part of Syngenta Seeds

Posted on 17, August 2020 by

Sensako is a leading South African R&D seeds company with a strong wheat market position Acquisition will accelerate Syngenta Seeds’ entry into South African seeds market Allows Syngenta Seeds to accelerate introduction of Viptera trait technology to address fall armyworm … Read the full press release →

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Moldovan agricultural firm Terrarica to upgrade machinery with financial support from EBRD and the EU

Posted on 22, May 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 22-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that a joint financing facility of the bank and the EU helped Terrarica to purchase machinery for agriculture production, including new tractors, auxiliary … Read the full press release →

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Bayer: Strong harvest results for farmers using Climate Corporation’s new predictive seed selection and placement technology for corn

Posted on 9, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MONHEIM, 09-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Climate Corporation (Climate), a subsidiary of Bayer and the industry leader in bringing digital innovation to farmers, today announced strong harvest results for farmers using Seed Advisor, its new predictive seed selection and … Read the full press release →

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WEF / Oxford Martin School: balancing meat consumption with alternative sources of protein can lead to significant health and environmental benefits

Posted on 3, January 2019 by

New research by the Oxford Martin School for the World Economic Forum finds that balancing meat consumption with alternative sources of protein can lead to significant health and environmental benefits A sustainable food industry and healthier human life can be … Read the full press release →

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International Green Week Berlin (IGW) 2019: the world’s leading consumer show for agriculture, the food industry and horticulture will be inviting trade experts to the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, 8 to 27 January 2019

Posted on 16, August 2018 by

Partner country Finland sends ‘Greetings from the wild’ – More than 1,700 exhibitors from some 65 countries are expected to attend BERLIN, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Messe Berlin is setting the scene for the International Green Week Berlin (IGW) 2019. … Read the full press release →

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BASF strengthens its market position in agricultural solutions with the closing of acquisition of businesses and assets from Bayer

Posted on 6, August 2018 by

Complements own crop protection, biotech and digital activities; marks entry into seeds, non-selective herbicides, nematicide seed treatments Creates new opportunities for innovation and growth About 4,500 experienced employees join Agricultural Solutions team Ludwigshafen, Germany, 06-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has … Read the full press release →

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Shortlisted finalists for the 2018 BBSRC Innovator of the Year competition announced

Posted on 18, April 2018 by

The shortlisted finalists for the 2018 BBSRC Innovator of the Year competition have been announced (see box below for full list). LONDON, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Twelve finalists will compete to be named Innovator of the Year 2018 at The Mermaid … Read the full press release →

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Arla Foods to sell its cheese production site in Sonthofen, Germany to dairy company Allgäuer Hof-Milch GmbH

Posted on 30, March 2018 by

Viby J, Denmark, 30-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — European dairy co-operative Arla Foods plans to sell its cheese production site in Sonthofen, Germany to German-based dairy company Allgäuer Hof-Milch GmbH. Both companies have signed a letter of intent and aim to finalize … Read the full press release →

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World’s most used and recognized offshore pipeline standard updated by DNV GL

Posted on 20, November 2017 by

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The most used and recognized offshore pipeline standard in the world has been updated to reflect the latest pipeline research and developments by DNV GL, the quality assurance and risk management company, and other … Read the full press release →

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High-End Climate Impacts and Extremes (HELIX) project: more severe impacts can still be avoided if global greenhouse gas emissions are reduced

Posted on 17, November 2017 by

Exeter, England, 17-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Some impacts of global warming – such as sea level rise and coastal flooding – are already locked in and unavoidable, according to a major research project.  Global temperatures have already risen by around 1°C, … Read the full press release →

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University of Leicester: researchers will work together to better understand the banana crop species and its genetics

Posted on 22, August 2017 by

Research focussing on the Ethiopian banana could help improve food security in Ethiopia and other parts of Africa, especially in areas affected by drought. SWINDON, 22-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In collaboration between the University of Leicester, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, … Read the full press release →

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Ghent University, VIB and KU Leuven launch new spin-off for sustainable agricultural products

Posted on 21, June 2017 by

GHENT, 21-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Ghent University, VIB and KU Leuven have launched a new spin-off: Aphea.Bio. This new company will develop sustainable agricultural products based on natural microorganisms to increase crop yields and to protect them against diseases. Aphea.Bio … Read the full press release →

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SGS: lupin must be declared as allergen on prepackaged food labeling in Australia and New Zealand

Posted on 16, June 2017 by

GENEVA, 16-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has added lupin to the required list of allergens that are to be provided on food labels. Effective May 25, 2017 businesses have 12 months to declare lupin as an … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick Partners With Also Festival To Bring Festival for the Mind in Warwickshire

Posted on 20, April 2017 by

COVENTRY, 20-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Warwick has partnered with Also Festival to help bring to life the biggest and boldest ideas from art, science, psychology and philosophy with immersive talks and experiences lake-side, in a leafy Warwickshire setting. … Read the full press release →

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UK Government invests in BBSRC to deliver an even more productive bioeconomy

Posted on 11, April 2017 by

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announced a substantial £319M investment provided by the government to ensure the UK’s bioscience research base remains internationally competitive and at the forefront of meeting global challenges in feeding a growing population, … Read the full press release →

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Berwin Leighton Paisner advises Golden Square Energy on sale of FiT Wind Portfolio to Pension Infrastructure Platform

Posted on 16, December 2016 by

LONDON, 16-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has advised Golden Square Energy (GSE) on the c. £93m sale of its FiT Wind Portfolio to the Pension Infrastructure Platform (PiP). The portfolio of 31 assets, with a … Read the full press release →

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