Want to sell Norwegian protein powder made from krill to the USA, Australia, and New Zealand The small crustacean krill will now be used as a supplement in protein shakes, energy bars, and food items.
How can we know if food additives are safe? The food authorities tell us that the additives in our food are harmless. Yet, an additive was recently banned after a long period of use. How can that be?
Can Norway make money from a tiny crustacean? The ocean contains endless untapped food resources, such as seaweed, kelp, algae and krill. But it costs time and money to turn them into useful products. One company has now succeeded in exporting several thousand tonnes of krill for animal feed and nutritional supplements.
Kelp products could surround us in the future - but how sustainable will the industry be? OPINION: A large upscale of the kelp industry is probably around the corner in Norwegian coastal waters. In order to conduct kelp farming in an ecologically and economically sustainable way, it is crucial to understand how the ecosystems work.
We are putting a lot of pressure on tinned tuna Can tinned tuna become even better if exposed to high pressure? We are about to find out.
Norwegian beans can replace foreign soy Soy from different countries is now widely consumed by vegetarians or by people who want to reduce the amount of meat they eat. But Norwegian-grown fava beans can be an equally good protein replacement, new research confirms.
Food fraud: Do you really know what fish species you are eating? When you buy fish from a store, or when you are served a fish dish in a restaurant, you expect to get what the label says or to eat what you ordered. Unfortunately, the reality is sometimes far from expectations.
Does the consumer take food for granted? In my career as a researcher and head of food research I have been met with quizzical looks many times. Is it possible to research food? Most people see the need to understand more about nutrition and the body’s need for nutrients. But what else could there be to research?
Would you like salt fish or klippfisk for dinner today? That’s really something you should have thought of yesterday or even the day before.
Making retired hens into more than a refuse problem In Norway over three million retired laying hens are gassed to death and end up as refuse - anually. A group of Norwegian scientists want to put the hens to better use.
All-in-one algae The alga starts by making hydrogen for fuel cells and consuming CO2. Then it can be converted into useful products like health food, fish fodder, medicines, construction materials and biofuels.