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New research partmnership to unlock potential of underutilised crops to combat food insecurity

New research partmnership to unlock potential of underutilised crops to combat food insecurity

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FSI Associate Dr Rahul Bhosale is part of two major international research projects launched to harness the latest advances in crop science and expertise to unlock the potential of underutilised crops to combat food insecurity and climate change.
Date:
20/10/2025
The human cost of healthy eating – study finds that some recommended US diets carry higher risk of forced labour

The human cost of healthy eating – study finds that some recommended US diets carry higher risk of forced labour

Description
Researchers from the University of Nottingham and Tufts University in the US have measured the risk of forced labour behind ingredients in recommended US diets. New findings will help inform how governments and institutions buy food at scale.
Date:
08/10/2025
Plant-based dog foods are more sustainable anbd better for the environment than red meat

Plant-based dog foods are more sustainable anbd better for the environment than red meat

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A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the production of meat-based pet foods has a much greater impact on the environment in comparison to plant-based alternatives.
Date:
25/09/2025
Establishing a New Framework for the Food Systems Institute

Establishing a New Framework for the Food Systems Institute

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Dr Peter Noy reflects on his journey as Director and the activities transforming FSI's role in advancing a sustainable, equitable and nutritious food systems. Pete has been working on establishing our five centres of excellence and building stronger stakeholder partnerships to support the delivery of these centres.
Date:
09/09/2025
Reflections from the first Food Policy Interns cohort at the Centre for Food Policy and Foresight

Reflections from the first Food Policy Interns cohort at the Centre for Food Policy and Foresight

Description
In this latest blog, our inaugural Food Policy Interns reflect on the internship, share how it's shaped their skills and experiences and how they will carry forward the knowledge gained.
Date:
09/09/2025
New research ferments the perfect recipe for fine chocolate flavour

New research ferments the perfect recipe for fine chocolate flavour

Description
Researchers have identified key factors that influence the flavour of chocolate during the cocoa bean fermentation process, a discovery that could offer chocolate producers a powerful tool to craft consistently high-quality, flavour-rich chocolate.
Date:
19/08/2025
Global food security research partnership given funding boost

Global food security research partnership given funding boost

Description
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have been awarded funding to further explore heat tolerance and resilience in rice, helping towards the development of drought/heat resistant crops.
Date:
22/07/2025
New partnership will enhance training and development for UK food and drink industry

New partnership will enhance training and development for UK food and drink industry

Description
Experts from the University of Nottingham and Briggs of Burton will join forces to deliver a blend of theory and practical training on site. The training will include: practical hands-on brewing experience days, process engineering deep-dives, and health and safety training workshops.
Date:
21/07/2025
UoN researchers test out public restaurant model to offer social and healthy eating

UoN researchers test out public restaurant model to offer social and healthy eating

Description
FSI Associates Drs Simon Welham and Marsha Smith, and Professor Sally Hibbert are part of a project that will evaluate the "public restaurant" as a suitable approach for addressing food insecurity in the UK
Date:
15/07/2025
Nottingham and Bristol universities launch social venture to tackle food waste and support small-scale farmers

Nottingham and Bristol universities launch social venture to tackle food waste and support small-scale farmers

Description
A ground-breaking new social venture company has been launched by researchers at the University of Nottingham and the University of Bristol to help farmers sell surplus produce to community-based buyers – including food banks, social supermarkets and small food producers – across the UK.
Date:
02/07/2025
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