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Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

3 Dec 2025

Persistent tariffs on EU food and beverage exports have helped drive record levels of M&A activity between European and US companies this year, according to analysis by ING.

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Celebrating the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2025

Celebrating the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2025

3 Dec 2025

Food industry stakeholders celebrated as the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paris.

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Yuka’s food scanning app helps consumers make healthier choices

Yuka’s food scanning app helps consumers make healthier choices

2 Dec 2025

Global food scanning app Yuka helps consumers understand the content of their shopping baskets and shapes producers’ reformulation plans.

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Plastic packaging toxicity a ‘ticking timebomb’ for FMCG companies

Plastic packaging toxicity a ‘ticking timebomb’ for FMCG companies

1 Dec 2025

Studies on the toxicity of plastic have spiked in the past decade – and the evidence points to a “ticking timebomb” for manufacturers and consumers alike, an analysis suggests.

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Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry

Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry

30 Nov 2025

The Non-UPF Program has extended its certification scheme to the wider food sector, championing a move towards healthier consumption habits.

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Malaysian Palm Oil Council calls for a fair and consistent EUDR

Malaysian Palm Oil Council calls for a fair and consistent EUDR

28 Nov 2025

The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is calling for the European Commission to reconsider its U-turn on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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Apply now for the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026!

Apply now for the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026!

28 Nov 2025

Entries for the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026 are now open! Game-changing companies have until 27 February to submit their entry across eight categories for the chance to win big.

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Alternative protein startups pivot to B2B ingredients amid funding shift

Alternative protein startups pivot to B2B ingredients amid funding shift

27 Nov 2025

Alt protein startups are pivoting from consumer meat analogues to high-value B2B ingredients, driven by stronger investor interest, better margins, and clearer commercial pathways.

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Lancet study links UPFs to chronic disease risk

Lancet study links UPFs to chronic disease risk

26 Nov 2025

UPFs are consistently associated with an increased risk of diet-related chronic diseases, according to a comprehensive review of global evidence in The Lancet .

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Concerns swirl around cinnamon’s compliance with EU law

Concerns swirl around cinnamon’s compliance with EU law

25 Nov 2025

Cinnamon may be a top functional ingredient, but it needs stronger protocols to ensure it meets EU food safety laws and quality standards, say researchers.

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COP30 drives packaging standards to balance food waste with recyclability

COP30 drives packaging standards to balance food waste with recyclability

25 Nov 2025

F&B manufacturers face updated packaging priorities following discussions at COP30, where industry representatives outlined approaches that balance waste reduction with food preservation requirements.

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Bone broth: From old-fashioned to en vogue

Bone broth: From old-fashioned to en vogue

24 Nov 2025

OXO’s entry into bone broth has turned the spotlight on this small but high-performance category – and there is still scope for growth, especially in the area of GLP-1 support.

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