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The role of new talent and perspectives in shaping the food and drink industry

The role of new talent and perspectives in shaping the food and drink industry

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As we celebrate 10 years of food and drink innovation consultancy, our food technologists reflect on their work, industry challenges and the vital role that bespoke academic services like FIC play in building a more sustainable, productive and nutritious food system. Read the first blog by Jessica Gray on attracting and retaining young talent in the food and drink sector.
Date:
13/08/2026
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ hosts UK-CGIAR Climate Smart Pigeonpea annual meeting

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ hosts UK-CGIAR Climate Smart Pigeonpea annual meeting

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Leading global researchers, funders and experts gathered at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to share the latest findings and innovations in heat and drought tolerance in pigeonpea, to help combat food insecurity
Date:
12/08/2026
Student-academic interaction translates to 16 food policy briefs to tackle UK and Malaysia's biggest food system challenges

Student-academic interaction translates to 16 food policy briefs to tackle UK and Malaysia's biggest food system challenges

Description
The Centre for Food Policy and Foresight has completed it's second Food Policy Internship Programme, which supported 12 students over the last six months to develop skills and experience required to deliver context-ready food policy outputs through academic supervision.
Date:
03/08/2026
Consumers can measure the environmental cost of shopping with new food footprint calculator

Consumers can measure the environmental cost of shopping with new food footprint calculator

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A new food footprint calculator has been developed to allow consumers to measure the environmental impact of their shopping.
Date:
05/06/2026
Prestigious international award for wheat scientist from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½

Prestigious international award for wheat scientist from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½

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A plant scientist from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has received a prestigious award for her research into improving the breeding of wheat to improve crop yields.
Date:
04/06/2026
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ scientists mimic climate conditions to help develop new drought-tolerant rice

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ scientists mimic climate conditions to help develop new drought-tolerant rice

Description
New rice varieties that can withstand prolonged drought and heat are being developed by researchers at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ as climate change brings more extreme weather to some of the world's biggest rice-growing countries.
Date:
20/05/2026
Hope can inspire climate creativity for action according to new study

Hope can inspire climate creativity for action according to new study

Description
A new study has shown that messages of hope can be effective in promoting creative problem-solving around sustainability.
Date:
18/05/2026
Scientists identify the most urgent research questions facing the world's peatlands

Scientists identify the most urgent research questions facing the world's peatlands

Description
An international team of researchers have identified the most urgent unanswered questions about peatland ecosystems, providing a global roadmap which can guide future science and policy for one of the planet's most important and threatened ecosystems.
Date:
28/04/2026
Annual Report 2025

Annual Report 2025

Description
In 2025, the FSI community formed and strengthen partnerships, and delivered impact across our three research pillars that address critical global food system challenges. Our 2025 Annual Report is now available to download.
Date:
14/04/2026
Uncovering horticultural history could rescue plants of the future

Uncovering horticultural history could rescue plants of the future

Description
Dr Amanda Rasmussen, Plant Ecophysiologist from the School of Biosciences is leading a new research project that will decode historical texts to uncover lost horticulture methods and techniques to find out whether they could provide new solutions for plants that are difficult to grow and multiply.
Date:
23/03/2026
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