News and Calendar Wageningen Food & Biobased Research
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Compostable capsules most sustainable option for single serve coffee units
- Wageningen University & Research has assessed the environmental impacts and circularity of different materials for single serve coffee capsules,... -
WUR Agro Food Robotics programme embarks on next phase as Vision + Robotics
- In a strategic move to better align with the core mission and multidisciplinary expertise of the team, the Agro Food Robotics programme at Wageningen... -
Financial allocation for research facilities at Wageningen University & Research
- The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy has awarded approximately 40 million euros in the first funding round of the Facilities for... -
Sustainable recovery and valuable reuse of phosphate from wastewater
- Selective removal of phosphate residues from wastewater can be done in a more sustainable process, providing greater opportunities for reuse, all... -
Each Dutch region its own distinctive biobased focus
- Regions play a significant role in the pursuit of climate objectives, especially in fostering the advancement of the bioeconomy. However, determining... -
Purifying water at its source: pharmaceuticals and antimicrobial resistance removal in hospitals and healthcare centers
- Pharmaceutical residues, including antibiotics and antidepressants, are increasingly being released into the sewer network. Removing all traces of... -
Designing backwards helps food industry move forwards
- How can a food producer develop a product that is not only tasty, healthy, environmentally friendly and safe but also economically viable? Experts... -
Wageningen self-test for brain damage wins silver in student competition
- During the annual SensUs Challenge, a team of students from Wageningen University & Research has developed a self-test for non-congenital brain... -
On-pack information about expiry dates can change food waste behaviours in households
- Misunderstanding of expiry date marking (Use-by or Best-before) has been identified as one of the causes of food waste at the household level. In a... -
Targeted behavioural interventions to assist consumers in practicing sustainable water and food usage
- A growing global population, exceeding planetary limits and climate change pose major challenges. To enable innovation, climate action and an overall...
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News 2022
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Fermentation as key technology for the circular economy
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Plant-Based Meat Production in Rwanda
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A closer look at sustainability certification schemes and ecolabels for biobased systems
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Thijs Defraeye appointed as Special Professor ‘Data and Simulations for Self-care Postharvest Fresh-food Supply Chains’
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Influencing protein consumption calls for broad societal changes
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Biobased chemicals may lead to a breakthrough in cement recycling
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More clean water for agriculture and horticulture in times of drought
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GIANT LEAPS to accelerate the transition to alternative dietary proteins
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European countries develop a circular bioeconomy with support CEE2ACT project
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Green hydrogen at sea cheaper and more sustainable
News 2021
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Visions on the circular household of the future
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100% biobased binder as a sustainable alternative for bitumen in asphalt
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Companies and WUR experts work on fibre-rich sugar replacers from plant-based side streams in EXTREAMS project
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Cattlelyst in top half of iGEM competition 2021 and secures Gold Award
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WUR starts Unpack your challenge - three packaging strategies unravelled
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WUR starts Unpack your challenge - three packaging strategies unravelled
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Future sensors and digital twins to improve perishable food quality
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Working with hospitals to tackle antibiotic residue in water
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WUR produces kerosene from bio-based side streams
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Innovative process for sustainable production of hydrogen peroxide
News 2020
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Accessible booklet about the current biobased plastics situation
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Milestone: first road laid with three-layer lignin asphalt
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POWER4BIO, information for regions in Europe that want to take the next step towards the bio-economy
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Consumers positive about smart shelf life indicator on packaging
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Theoretical limit in recycling rates for plastic packages scientifically established
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Variable production of biofuels may lead to increased food security
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Essensor and Wageningen University & Research join forces for food and consumer research
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Changing the Rules for the Fight Against Food Waste
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2018 Food Waste Monitor Published
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PET bottles can benefit from clean recyclates
News 2019
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Car drives 80 kilometres on fuel from seaweed
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Apeldoorn will close organic waste cycle with knowledge from Wageningen
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New applications for beet pulp in dishwasher detergent and leather industry
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Ten interventions for speeding up global approach to food losses and waste
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Magic Box effective tool against food waste
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Analysis and prioritisation of climate smart post-harvest food loss reduction interventions
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Dutch are collecting much more plastic packaging
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Food experts issue global agenda to halve food loss and waste by 2030
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New booklet published on role of biomass in the circular economy
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Industry fully committed to products with solid end-of-life options