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Insha Naureen
Insha Naureen holds a Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology from India, and has R&D and processing experience in the bakery and coffee industries. She likes to keep abreast of the latest innovation and research in the F&B space and particularly enjoys merging her academic knowledge with a passion for writing well-rounded, in-depth articles as a journalist for Food Ingredients First.
Insha Naureen's articles
Seafood importation a potential pathway for antimicrobial resistance genes, US researchers warn
Researchers in the US have discovered colistin resistance genes in bacteria from imported seafood in Atlanta markets, particularly shrimp and scallops — highlighting a potential pathway for spreading...
Nordic Foodtech injects €40M into sustainable food start-ups to boost innovation
Nordic Foodtech VC has raised €40 million (US$45.6 million) for the first close of its second fund, targeting €80 million (US$91.2 million) to invest in early-stage start-ups creating “healthy,...
Foodvalley unveils F&B reformulation guide to cut salt, sugar and fats
Foodvalley has unveiled a reformulation and innovation toolkit to support the food industry in improving the nutritional quality of processed foods. It offers insights for R&D and commercial teams to...
Checkerspot advances sustainable alt-palm oil with microalgae to tackle deforestation
Biotech firm Checkerspot has developed the “world’s first” high-oleic palm oil alternative formulated entirely through the fermentation of microalga Prototheca moriformis. The “clean and scalable”...
Gene-edited lettuce: Scientists unlock CRISPR techniques to enhance nutrition and tackle deficiencies
Scientists in Israel are addressing “hidden hunger” or micronutrient deficiency concerns by tapping CRISPR gene-editing techniques to enhance the nutritional value of lettuce. They have boosted...
Coca-Cola enters booming prebiotic space with latest US soda drink offering
Coca-Cola has launched a range of prebiotic sodas under its Simply brand in the US, to tap escalating demands for gut-health-focused beverages among Gen Z and Millennial consumers. The “Simply Pop”...
Sweet swap: Honey matches sugar’s taste with fewer calories, says study
A US study has revealed that opting for honey instead of table sugar can help reduce added sugar intake and decrease calories while achieving the same sweetness. The “first-ever” study to quantify...
Iyris develops crop hybridization tech for farming in high temperatures as climate change hits yields
As the impact of climate change on global farming becomes starker each year, agtech company lyris has developed a polyploid hybridization grafting process that makes it easier to farm at high...
