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  1. Just getting ready for my 26 mile sponsored walk tomorrow in Oxford.Any support would be so much appreciated justgiving.com/BrooksideGroup…
  2. World's first fryable vegan egg called 'Vegg' to be launched next year. #nutrition thevegg.com evidently this is not an April Fool
  3. #Foodsafety #allergen thresholds by 2014: Unilever foodmanufacture.co.uk/Food-Safety/Fo… via @FoodManufacture
  4. Thermal imaging to check handwashing- system from Irisys can determine % employees who wash their hands bit.ly/JUw6BR #foodhygiene
  5. Smart scanner for #freshproduce in supermarkets from Toshiba.Can even recognise different varieties- no more PLU codes bit.ly/HvFHSS
  6. I am running a 'Managing Pesticides in Fresh Produce' training course on 11th April-if you are interested see http://b…lnkd.in/EhuZp3
  7. Many commonly used #pesticides could face lower MRLs affecting developing country imports bit.ly/xiUiz6
  8. Marketing 2 Woopies&Selpies(Well off older people & second life people) something to learn from Japan? right #nutrition bit.ly/wkh2wV
  9. eco-friendly paper bottles. #sustainable solution for wine/ juice suppliers? paper with a thin plastic lining see greenbottle.com
  10. #Fairtrade products in 2011 reached £1.32bn,12% increase from last yr- Cocoa up 34% & sugar21%, bananas 6% ,but other fruit down 22%
  11. UK food survey showed fall in #freshproduce £1.13/person/week fresh&processed potatoes & £2.21 fruit & £2.30 vegetables bit.ly/yYHZTS
  12. Eating out cut back by 36% from 3.3 to 2.1 times every 2 weeks on average study by horizons claims,due mainly to cost bit.ly/zoJtgk
  13. UKgov climate change risk assessment defra.gov.uk/environment/cl… shows risk from lack water,P&D,flooding&new crops eg peaches #carbon #freshproduce
  14. Super-ethical apples using SA ethical trade organic standard bit.ly/y3EpEy 'fairness throughout the supply chain'
  15. #WWF&FEC report-Square Meal calls for changes in consumer behaviour&supermarket collaboration to support#sustainability bit.ly/yJuLCN
  16. Calorie-free sweetener launched (Truvia) made of natural Stevia for use in soft drinks etc #nutrition truvia.co.uk
  17. Check this video out -- Comparative Merits of Consuming Vegetables Produced Locally and Overseas... youtube.com/watch?v=QFI9VF… via @youtube
  18. Salad leaves washed in warm water to make them last longer- 2 days once the bag is opened bit.ly/zzdyjs #freshproduce #freshcut
  19. 96% awareness of #Fairtrade logo in UK, 'survey proves consumers do care about people and communities' & 'purchases reflect their values'
  20. Will Amazon become a formidable on-line food retailer? conclusion- they are not to be under estimated. bit.ly/yq5aEs #online #food