Kellogg's new 'Compost Chef' on why soil science makes business sense

Michael Holder
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Renowned soil scientist Anna Becvar says her role advising cereal giant's farmers on organic soils and crop yield could herald a new business trend

When news surfaced that Kellogg's had enlisted the help of what it called a ‘Compost Chef', Cornflakes fans could be forgiven for any initial concern as to what they might start seeing in their cereal...

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