The Canadian government has introduced a biofuel production incentive and amended the Clean Fuel Regulations to support domestic biofuel producers and canola farmers affected by US tariffs and trade disruptions. The initiative, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, includes more than $267.52 million in incentives over two years, increased loan limits for farmers and additional funding for the AgriMarketing Program. Tidewater Renewables and Unifor have expressed support for the measures, citing benefits for energy security and job creation.

PepsiCo, ADM and Mars have partnered to promote regenerative agriculture in Poland, supporting 24 farmers across 13,477 acres. PepsiCo's focus will be sustainable rapeseed production related to brands including Doritos and Lay's.

Burcon NutraScience has started selling its canola protein isolate, Puratein, in North America and Europe. The protein is notable for its solubility, emulsification and nutritional benefits, targeting applications in beverages, snacks and bakery products.

Suppliers of cultivated fats and alternative proteins are taking several angles as multiple states have banned ingredients that are still approved by the FDA. Mission Barns is licensing its proprietary technology to reduce barriers to scaling production of cultivated pork. Mission Barns has also pursued USDA approval, strengthening its national regulatory profile. Rebellyous Foods is concentrating on refining manufacturing processes to cut down on energy costs.

A study in Food Hydrocolloids found that enzymatic deamidation significantly improves the gelation properties and nutritional value of pea protein, reducing the minimum gelation concentration from 9% to 3% and increasing calcium tolerance from 20 millimolars to 40 millimolars. The process enhances the microstructure of pea protein gels, leading to better digestibility and calcium bioavailability.

A study in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examines how arsenic and cadmium affect the nitrogen cycle in soybean cultivation. Arsenic, particularly as As(V), disrupts nitrogen fixation by mimicking molybdate and inhibiting iron uptake, while cadmium significantly impairs nitrification by affecting ammonia-oxidizing bacteria. The study highlights the need for strategies to mitigate these effects in contaminated soils.

Researchers are using deep learning and artificial neural networks to enhance biodiesel production, according to a study in Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation. The study shows that these technologies improve feedstock evaluation and process optimization, with artificial neural networks exceeding traditional models in predictive accuracy, and the integration of internet of things technologies enables real-time monitoring, increasing efficiency.

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