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How Close Are We to Global Foodomics? 

Researchers report procurement delays, infrastructure gaps, and training needs across international foodomics network 

  • March 24, 2026

  • 2 min

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A recent analysis focusing on the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) highlights the practical challenges faced by laboratories implementing standardized foodomics workflows. It reveals significant disparities between high-income countries (HICs) and low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) in infrastructure and support for various omics methods including metabolomics and lipidomics. While LMIC labs often use established techniques like fatty acid methyl ester analysis, HIC labs tend to employ more advanced methods. Supply-chain delays and instrument availability further complicate implementation, but shared motivations like training and international collaboration were identified across regions.

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How Close Are We to Global Foodomics? 

  • March 24, 2026

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