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Food & agriculture
Sweden isn’t going to be the biggest when it comes to food from the sea and lakes – but the best. So says Fredrik Gröndahl, coordinator of a major initiative called Blue Food that brings together research and a range of industry players within aquatic food. The goal is for Swedish aquatic food to be sustainable throughout the journey, from water to plate.
Food & agriculture
Only a mere 2–5 percent of berries in Swedish forests get picked. Why isn’t more of this resource being utilised? That’s what researchers at the newly launched centre FINEST are wondering. They want to help local businesses see the potential of wild berries.
Food & agriculture
To reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, we’ve got to change our dietary habits and do things like reduce our meat consumption by choosing plant-based alternatives. But what does it mean for our bodies when we cut down on meat and get the all-important proteins from the plant kingdom instead?
Food & agriculture
Grazing on natural pastures is an underutilised resource today because the land can be difficult to access and impossible to enclose. Can virtual fencing be the solution?
Food & agriculture
Although climate-smart shopping makes you feel good, your wallet can feel the sting. How much extra are we really prepared to pay for more sustainable alternatives?