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Europe is hungry for Japanese flavours, with katsu leading the way
13 Sep 2024
As consumer interest in global flavours has intensified, product launches featuring Japanese-inspired tastes have multiplied across Europe – first in restaurant chains, followed by food and beverage products in mainstream supermarkets. In recent years,...
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Chobani develops shelf-stable, prebiotic-enriched Super Milk
12 Sep 2024
Chobani has launched a prebiotic-enriched, shelf-stable, high-protein dairy milk to support people in disaster zones who need a nutritious drink that does not require refrigeration.
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Warming up to -15°C: A more climate-friendly freezing standard is gaining momentum
11 Sep 2024
A modest shift in the standard freezing temperature for food – from -18°C to -15°C – could lead to significant energy savings, reduced carbon emissions, and cost efficiencies, all while maintaining food safety and quality.
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Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban
10 Sep 2024
In May, Florida became the first US state to ban cultivated meat's sale, manufacture, and distribution. Upside Foods, a cultivated chicken startup, has filed a federal lawsuit in response, arguing that the law is unconstitutional.
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Indonesia introduces new halal certification system
9 Sep 2024
International food and beverage companies importing halal products into Indonesia need to adhere to new rules after the country introduced a new halal certification system.
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European Commission releases new supply chain recommendations
6 Sep 2024
The European Union’s (EU) legislative arm publishes its latest guidance on protecting the market’s food supply chain against current and future crises.
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Tesco trials methane mitigation supplement for dairy cattle
5 Sep 2024
Tesco is trialing a methane-reducing feed supplement for one of its key UK dairy farms, sustainable UK milk producer Grosvenor Farms.
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China introduces draft guidelines for front-of-pack nutrition labels
4 Sep 2024
China plans to introduce four front-of-pack nutrition labels simultaneously depending on products’ nutritional profile, including a black-and-white warning label, an A-D rating, and a “Smart Choice” message.
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European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food
3 Sep 2024
Survey findings point to growing levels of interest in cultivated meat as European consumers say they want the freedom to choose the lab-based products.
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Brazil fires destroy crops and drive up sugar prices
2 Sep 2024
A series of devastating fires in Brazil's sugar-cane fields has sparked concerns over the global sugar supply, with potential repercussions for both manufacturers and consumers.
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How alternative proteins could transform US agriculture and restore natural ecosystems
30 Aug 2024
As the US seeks new strategies to meet its environmental targets, a recent report from the Good Food Institute (GFI) and Highland Economics highlights the potential of alternative proteins to drive significant progress.
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How insecure are our global food systems?
29 Aug 2024
Countries across the globe are struggling to secure safe and accessible food, according to recent reports.
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