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Could the Strait of Hormuz supply shock boost regenerative farming?
31 Mar 2026
The Iran war has exposed the frailties of a fossil fuel-dependent food system. Could regenerative agriculture benefit from soaring fertiliser prices?
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Closing the hygiene gap in cold-chain environments
30 Mar 2026
Maintaining hygiene while meeting health and safety requirements between cleans is vital yet challenging for food operators, requiring a holistic approach.
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General Mills CEO: We are 'innovating on how we innovate' through AI
27 Mar 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are adding speed, depth and innovative angles to several areas of business at General Mills and will prove invaluable in enhancing brand traction globally, its CEO says.
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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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Danone bets €1 billion on complete nutrition category with Huel acquisition
25 Mar 2026
Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based Huel for approximately €1 billion, marking its entry into the complete nutrition category.
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Nestlé to launch 'smart ageing' powdered drink brand Vital
20 Mar 2026
Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.
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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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Eco-friendly polymer material advances plastic-free packaging
16 Mar 2026
Aquapak has developed a dissolvable, biodegradable polymer that can undergo thermal processing for various food applications.
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French supplements market soars beyond €3bn
13 Mar 2026
The French dietary supplements market has surpassed €3 billion in revenues, with strong and solid growth in pharmacy, online, and specialist nutrition channels – trajectories all set to continue in 2026.
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ChefPaw’s home-cooked pet food device taps into personalisation trend
10 Mar 2026
ChefPaw’s kitchen appliance allows pet owners to create home-cooked pet food, saving them time and money while maximising nutrition for each individual pet, it says.
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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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‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?
5 Mar 2026
British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.
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