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Research from UofG supports Club Coffee's PurPod100 - world's first compostable single-serve pod

September 24th, 2015 6:31 AM

Club Coffee announces PurPod100, what will be world’s first 100 percent compostable, fully certified single-serve pod

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SEATTLE, WA, April 8, 2015

PurPod100 will be available on shelves in fall 2015

SEATTLE, WA, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian coffee roaster, Club Coffee, announced the PurPod100 today, which will be the world’s first 100 percent compostable, fully certified single-serve beverage pod.

Why auto makers are investing in biomaterials

September 24th, 2015 6:31 AM

October 29, 2014 | Access the Original Article

GLOBE AND MAIL

By: Dr. Amar Kumar Mohanty and Dr. Manjusri Misra

The appeal of bio-based parts for use in the next generation of vehicles is increasing, and there are three compelling factors at work.

Stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations

Vaccine Machine

September 24th, 2015 6:31 AM

Original Post: Chemical Institute of Canada

May/June 2014 | By ROBERTA STALEY

Carbohydrate chemist Mario Monteiro develops vaccines to thwart pathogenic bacteria. His latest challenge may be his biggest yet — creating a vaccine to fight the gastric bugs that cause havoc in the lives of autistic children.

U of G scientists develop 2-minute test to predict avian flu outbreaks

September 24th, 2015 6:31 AM

An Indian-origin researcher along with colleagues from University of Guelph in Canada has developed a simple and effective tool to predict avian flu outbreaks on chicken and other bird farms in barely two minutes.

Current tests require samples to be sent to a laboratory, where it can take eight hours to a couple of days to yield results.

U of G research helps a Canadian company to solve iron deficiency around the globe.

September 24th, 2015 6:31 AM

Original Article By Brandon Barrett

A new Canadian company is hoping to tackle iron deficiency around the globe with a simple, affordable and cost-effective iron ingot, pictured, that can be used while cooking. A trial run in Cambodia has nearly halved iron deficiency rates for 10,000 families.

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an iron fish?

UofG BOLD helps identify fish products often mislabeled, suggests U of C undergrad study

September 24th, 2015 6:31 AM

It seems something fishy is going on in Calgary with the labelling of some sushi products.

An informal research project at the University of Calgary turned up some surprising results — 39 per cent of the fish products sampled were not what they claimed to be.

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University of Guelph partnership produces two-hour crab meat test;Full portfolio of seafood tests under development

September 24th, 2015 6:31 AM

REPRINT: InstantLabs Press Release – November 17 2014

InstantLabs releases first DNA-based Seafood identification test for Atlantic Blue Crab meat

University of Guelph partnership produces two-hour crab meat test; Full portfolio of seafood tests under development

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Story by Anna Wassermann, a writer for SPARK (Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge)

Cows with strong immune systems can be used for breeding healthier offspring.

Research from UofG supports Club Coffee's PurPod100 - world's first compostable single-serve pod

Club Coffee announces PurPod100, what will be world’s first 100 percent compostable, fully certified single-serve pod

Why auto makers are investing in biomaterials

Vaccine Machine

U of G scientists develop 2-minute test to predict avian flu outbreaks

U of G research helps a Canadian company to solve iron deficiency around the globe.

A new Canadian company is hoping to tackle iron deficiency around the globe with a simple, affordable and cost-effective iron ingot, pictured, that can be used while cooking. A trial run in Cambodia has nearly halved iron deficiency rates for 10,000 families.

UofG BOLD helps identify fish products often mislabeled, suggests U of C undergrad study

University of Guelph partnership produces two-hour crab meat test;Full portfolio of seafood tests under development

InstantLabs releases first DNA-based Seafood identification test for Atlantic Blue Crab meat

University of Guelph Asparbest variety - Winner of 2015 Green Thumb Award

The Most Influential People in Vaccines

Test can identify healthier cows. High immune responders have lower incidence of disease

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