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NZ’s Science Revamp But Can It Drive ‘Future Food’ Innovation or Risk Banana Republic Stagnation?
The New Zealand government has unveiled its long-awaited science revamp, aiming to position the country as a leader in innovation while addr
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A New Era of Luxury as UMAMI Bioworks Creates Sustainable Sturgeon-Free Caviar
The world of fine dining is undergoing a transformation as Singapore-based UMAMI Bioworks introduces its game changing cultivated sturgeon-f
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Hemp Packaging Revolution Keeping Tomatoes Fresher, Cutting Plastic, and Revitalising Local Mills
Hemp packaging could be a game-changer for reducing plastic pollution, and a mix of international innovation and local opportunities could s
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Tiny NZ Plant Radula Marginata Offers Big Hope for Pain Relief
A tiny native plant tucked away in New Zealand's wilderness could hold the key to relieving chronic pain and inflammation. Known as Radula m
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Kiwi Vegetable Growers to Harness Geothermal Energy for Sustainable Greenhouse Heating
New Zealand's vegetable producers are poised to embrace geothermal energy to transform greenhouse and vertical farming operations, moving aw
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Why a Biofuel Boom Could Benefit a Tiny Kiwi Tourist Town and Create a Centre for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
#earthhack Rotorua, famed for its geothermal landscapes, could become a global hub for sustainable biofuel innovation and it has the backing
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Swiss Scientists Make Electric Fungi Bio-Battery
Swiss scientists have achieved an extraordinary feat by creating glow-in-the-dark bio-battery using the natural luminescence of fungi. This
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Is Duckweed the Protein of 2025?
While duckweed, scientifically known as Lemna, might seem like just 'green floaty stuff' on a pond, this tiny aquatic plant is quietly posit
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Sauce With the Latest Fashion - Tomato Leather Takes Root in Sustainable Style
#earthhack In a delicious twist on eco-friendly fashion, tomato leather is emerging as the latest sustainable alternative to traditional ani
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Sweet Season as Record Gisborne Sunshine Brings LeaderBrand Watermelons to Stores Early
Gisborne's record-breaking sunshine during spring and December has led to an early harvest of LeaderBrand watermelons, now arriving in super
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Veganuary 2025 - A Global Surge in Plant-Based Living
As the new year unfolds, millions worldwide are embracing Veganuary 2025, the annual challenge encouraging individuals to adopt a vegan life
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From Engines to Enoki & Why Hyundai is Betting Big on Mushrooms in the UK
When you think of Hyundai, you probably picture electric cars or futuristic hydrogen-powered vehicles. But mushrooms? Probably not. Yet, the
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