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Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals

Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals

14 Apr 2026

Emissions-reduction technologies can help global manufacturers lower their environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency and making savings.

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Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

13 Apr 2026

EFSA has confirmed sucralose cannot be used in most bakery applications. So, which sweeteners can manufacturers of healthy indulgent baked goods use?

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The rise of CPG disruptor brands

The rise of CPG disruptor brands

9 Apr 2026

Bold, relevant, and agile disruptor brands, such as Olly and Poppi are reshaping consumer packaged goods (CPG) and driving growth in stagnant areas – reframing everything about the categories they are showing up in, say experts.

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Rising automation requires clear risk management strategy

Rising automation requires clear risk management strategy

6 Apr 2026

Automation is helping manufacturers reduce bottlenecks but it also comes with risks. Successful brands will have clear risk management strategies.

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Danone calls for unified definition of ‘healthy’

Danone calls for unified definition of ‘healthy’

1 Apr 2026

Danone is calling on government and industry stakeholders to develop a unified definition of “healthy” in order to reduce consumer confusion and encourage reformulation.

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Oatly loses legal battle over ‘Post milk generation’ claim

Oatly loses legal battle over ‘Post milk generation’ claim

26 Mar 2026

Oatly has lost a long legal battle with the UK dairy industry and cannot use the term “Post milk generation” in its marketing.

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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim

FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim

23 Mar 2026

US food brands can now make a “no artificial colours” claim when using petroleum-free colours – even if the colourings they do use are manufactured synthetically.

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EU to ban 31 meat names for plant-based foods

EU to ban 31 meat names for plant-based foods

19 Mar 2026

The EU looks set to ban 31 animal-associated names for plant-based products – but common terms such as burger, sausage, and nuggets will remain permitted.

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Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels

Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels

17 Mar 2026

Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.

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EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

11 Mar 2026

The EU's olive oil market is highly regulated to ensure quality, safety, and traceability – but a recent audit found control system gaps that need improving.

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Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’

Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’

9 Mar 2026

Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.

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EFSA to put microplastics under the food safety microscope

EFSA to put microplastics under the food safety microscope

6 Mar 2026

EFSA scientists will investigate the health risks of microplastics by 2027 – but what should food brands do in the meantime?

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