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Tesco pledges to build on its circular economy model

Tesco pledges to build on its circular economy model

25 Aug 2025

Building on the success of its Northamptonshire facility, where surplus bakery and produce are turned into animal feed, Tesco is expanding its food waste efforts as part of the circular economy.

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Australia's snacking sector achieves near-universal appeal

Australia's snacking sector achieves near-universal appeal

22 Aug 2025

As many as 99% of Australian consumers snack daily, with generational differences and increasing demands presenting novel manufacturing opportunities, according to Mintel data.

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Non-profit calls on Trump administration to support sugar reduction

Non-profit calls on Trump administration to support sugar reduction

21 Aug 2025

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is calling on the US government to create policies that focus on less sugar, not different sugar.

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Hopes for a plastics treaty hang in the balance

Hopes for a plastics treaty hang in the balance

20 Aug 2025

A global deal to reduce plastic production, improve recycling, and cut exposure to a cocktail of chemicals used in packaging now hangs in the balance.

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‘Dark stores’ on the rise: What does this mean for F&B suppliers?

‘Dark stores’ on the rise: What does this mean for F&B suppliers?

19 Aug 2025

While dark stores – closed retail facilities used exclusively for online order fulfilment – started in the UK, the concept has also taken root in the US grocery sector.

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Food structure impacts eating rate and consumption

Food structure impacts eating rate and consumption

18 Aug 2025

The structure of the foods we consume may be more important than meets the eye when it comes to eating rate and overall food and caloric intake, impacting issues like weight gain and overconsumption.

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Concerns arise over Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy change

Concerns arise over Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy change

14 Aug 2025

The European Commission positions its budget as “fit for a new era”, but sustainability advocates question whether it will support the entire value chain.

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What the latest US tariffs mean for transatlantic food and beverage trade

What the latest US tariffs mean for transatlantic food and beverage trade

13 Aug 2025

The EU-US tariff agreement that took effect on 1 August established a 15% tariff rate on most EU exports to the US. The deal averts a full-scale trade war, but locks in higher costs for exporters to a market that accounts for a significant share of Eur...

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Are front-of-packaging labels ineffective for hedonic products?

Are front-of-packaging labels ineffective for hedonic products?

12 Aug 2025

Front-of-package labels are designed to raise awareness about poor nutrient choices; however, research indicates that nutrition warnings on unhealthy products such as potato chips, do not consistently serve this purpose.

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Study links minimally processed diet to greater weight loss than UPF

Study links minimally processed diet to greater weight loss than UPF

11 Aug 2025

A crossover trial finds differences in weight, fat loss, and appetite between minimally and ultra-processed diets, despite both adhering to official UK nutritional guidelines.

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Suburban neighbourhoods are the new European foodie hotspots

Suburban neighbourhoods are the new European foodie hotspots

7 Aug 2025

Europe’s highest takeout spending is no longer taking place in city centres, but in suburban areas, according to a report by online food delivery brand foodora.

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PepsiCo’s prebiotic pivot: Innovative move, or identity crisis?

PepsiCo’s prebiotic pivot: Innovative move, or identity crisis?

6 Aug 2025

After acquiring Poppi in May, PepsiCo is betting on its own legacy brand and launching Pepsi prebiotic cola. But not everyone is leaning in, with some raising questions about authenticity.

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