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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Making mealworms more sustainable and nutritious for human food and feed

Making mealworms more sustainable and nutritious for human food and feed

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Our Nutritional scientists from the University of Nottingham have tested diets comprising protein and all other nutrients against those containing little and none, and found that whilst mealworms could survive eating no protein they do need a minimum amount of protein to grow and pupate.
Date:
17/06/2025
Converting food waste into biochar could cut 93,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2030, new study showsUntitled

Converting food waste into biochar could cut 93,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2030, new study showsUntitled

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A new study, led by the University of Nottingham's Faculty of Engineering, has shown that converting food waste into biochar, a stable form of carbon, could lead to a reduction of 93,000 tonnes of CO2 each year by 2030.
Date:
14/05/2025
New President of the Agricultural Economics Society calls for data driven sustainability policies

New President of the Agricultural Economics Society calls for data driven sustainability policies

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Paul Wilson, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director of the Centre for Food Policy and Foresight at the University of Nottingham is the new President of the Agricultural Economics Society.
Date:
16/04/2025
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