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Coca-Cola accused of ‘sportswashing’ amid FIFA sponsorship storm
30 Jun 2025
Doctors and health campaigners are calling for football's governing body, FIFA, to drop Coca-Cola as a 2025 Club World Cup sponsor, accusing the multinational of “sportswashing”.
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Accelerating AI to answer the food sector’s biggest questions
27 Jun 2025
As concerns about food security continue to grow, investigators are examining how artificial intelligence (AI) can help enhance the sector’s resilience.
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Consumers join coalition in call for nitrites ban
26 Jun 2025
European consumers overwhelmingly support a ban on nitrites, according to a coalition of world-leading scientists and politicians who warn that continued inaction is putting public health at risk.
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Evolving virus detection technology to enhance food safety and security
25 Jun 2025
US researchers are exploring the next generation of virus detection technology in the hope of enhancing food safety and security.
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Stressing health benefits of frozen foods can counter consumer resistance
24 Jun 2025
Many consumers express reservations about frozen food – but on-point messaging about health benefits can help manufacturers counter this resistance, says the British Frozen Foods Federation.
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US alternative egg brand cracks European market
23 Jun 2025
Just Egg is set to be produced in Europe’s largest plant-based facility as plant-based egg brands look to take advantage of the supply chain crisis.
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World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science
19 Jun 2025
On 7 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its annual World Food Safety Day, highlighting the role scientific research and innovation play in supporting consumers’ health.
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How the food industry can tap into demand from viral TikTok trends
10 Jun 2025
UK supermarket chains have cited TikTok trends as a key driver behind the soaring popularity of F&B products, presenting a timely opportunity for brands – if they adopt the right strategy.
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Compostable packaging claims rubbished by regulator
9 Jun 2025
Compostable coffee capsule ads from brands including Dualit and Lavazza Coffee have been banned after the UK’s advertising watchdog deemed them to be "misleading".
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Could flies fix the global food waste problem?
5 Jun 2025
Black soldier flies could offer a sustainable solution for reducing food waste, research from Purdue University in the US suggests.
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European alternative protein sector investment rises 23%
4 Jun 2025
Privately held European alternative protein companies raised $509 million (€470 million) in capital in 2024, 23% more than the previous year, figures reveal.
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H&B 'transformation' hoped to demystify health and wellness market
3 Jun 2025
Holland & Barrett is undergoing a transformation, with new product launches and a revamp of its supplement ranges, in a bid to demystify what it describes as “an increasingly complex” health and wellness market.
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