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Clones for viticulture in Canada: National clonal selection program
Jim Willwerth from CCOVI at Brock University highlights the importance of clonal propagation in grapevine cultivation, as new vines are grown from cuttings of a ‘mother vine’ to preserve desirable traits. He also advocates for a national clonal selection program to assess new clones for Canada’s cool climate.
Fueling bone regeneration by rewriting immune metabolism
Chima V. Maduka, DVM, MS, PhD, and Christopher H. Contag, PhD, provide insights on tuning immunometabolism to resolve inflammation and promote repair at the bone–biomaterial interface.
Food waste as a complex social system: How computational social science can help
Researchers in Norway use computer modeling to understand the social complexities of food waste and to test potential interventions that could be part of the solution. How can computational social science contribute to this understanding?
Vitamin a toxicity: “Too much of a good thing”
Fredric Gorin, Sarah Torres, and Pamela J. Lein discuss the implications of vitamin A supplementation during a recent measles outbreak in the US. They explain that a common misconception – that vitamin A supplementation can prevent the transmission of measles among unvaccinated individuals – can result in vitamin A toxicity.
Energy-efficient greenhouse production for emission-free food cultivation
Michel J. Verheul discusses the advancements in energy-efficient and emission-free greenhouse production in Norway, focusing on the innovative methods developed by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO).
Honey production in Alberta: Grassroots extension services
Aleksandra Tymczak studies the beekeeping and honey industry, which is an established sector of Alberta’s agricultural system. In this article, she emphasizes the importance of knowledge within the industry and the growing capacity of grassroots extension services to both share and acquire knowledge.
How innovation procurement can boost European water resilience
As Europe faces rising water crises, PCP WISE brings innovation procurement to the forefront to develop smarter, scalable tools for real-time water management and climate resilience.
Navigating the consumer-food interface: A regulatory perspective on plant protein in Canada
Christopher P.F. Marinangeli, PhD, RD, is the Director of the Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation at Protein Industries Canada. He discusses the consumer-food interface from a regulatory perspective on plant protein in Canada.
CROPS4LIFE Project: Towards the decarbonisation of the agri-food system in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The CROPS4LIFE project aims to decarbonise the agri-food system, enhancing the city’s sustainability efforts. Currently, only 1.5% of fresh food consumed locally is sourced from the region. The project promotes a transition to a local, agroecological food system, focusing on short supply chains and generational renewal in farming.
How EIT food fosters bioeconomy entrepreneurship: From policy to people – and back
Representatives of EIT Food Education discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education in advancing Europe’s bioeconomy, highlighting that a sustainable economy relies on bio-based solutions and overcoming skills gaps.
Predictive models for the food industry
Gry Carl Terrell from the Danish Meat Research Institute introduces a valuable tool to maximise shelf life and ensure food safety.
The role of brewing in the emerging circular economy: A case study
Freddie Ugo from Beyond Belief Brewing Co. discusses the role of brewing in the emerging circular economy by presenting a case study.
Berry industry in Alberta: Exploring the processing system
Aleksandra Tymczak studies the berry industry, an expanding industry in Alberta’s agricultural system. Here, she discusses the current capacity for processing berries as well as the challenges and emerging opportunities to develop the berry processing system.
Microbial contamination: How water activity stops costly food recalls
Microbial contamination can lead to recalls and financial losses for food manufacturers. Novasina AG emphasizes the key difference between moisture content, which measures water volume, and water activity, which indicates the energy status of water and is crucial for assessing microbial growth.
Are we on the verge of a fourth agricultural revolution?
In this insightful analysis, Professor Guillaume Blanchet from Université de Sherbrooke examines whether we are on the verge of a fourth agricultural revolution and explores new technologies for agroecology.
A new wave in oyster farming: Making oysters cheaper than chicken
After a 37-year career as Lead Seafood Microbiologist at the USFDA, Dr Angelo DePaola decided to tackle a different challenge: oyster farming.
Berry production in Alberta: Improving production system through research
Aleksandra Tymczak studies the berry industry – an expanding industry in Alberta’s agricultural system. Here, she discusses the research activities occurring within the horticulture industry and the impact on berry production and berry producers.
The neuroscience of metabolism
Given that the brain can detect and respond to changing levels of body fat and blood sugar, Michael W. Schwartz, MD from the University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute, explains how the brain can be targeted to treat obesity and diabetes.
Amino acid nutrition: A vital foundation for canine and feline health
Elizabeth Morris, Ph.D. and Julia Guazzalli Pezzali, DVM, MS, Ph.D., emphasize that amino acid nutrition is a crucial foundation for the health of both dogs and cats.
Building resilience in Canadian vineyards through grapevine selections
Jim Willwerth, Assistant Professor and Researcher at Brock University, Canada, discusses how to build resilience in Canadian vineyards through grapevine selections.
