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Nestlé blames sustainability slowdown on Trump

Nestlé blames sustainability slowdown on Trump

30 Jan 2026

Nestlé is not as vocal as it could be about its sustainability programmes– in part due to US president Trump’s opposition to tackling climate change, Nestlé CEO has said.

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EU Parliament stalls Mercosur trade deal, delaying agriculture tariff cuts

EU Parliament stalls Mercosur trade deal, delaying agriculture tariff cuts

28 Jan 2026

The vote underscores ongoing concerns over the impact on EU farming sectors, especially beef, and deepens uncertainty around the agreement’s timeline.

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Botulism and bacterial toxins: The latest in infant formula recalls

Botulism and bacterial toxins: The latest in infant formula recalls

23 Jan 2026

Recalls of ByHeart and Nestlé infant formula products over concerns of botulism and bacterial toxins have put food safety back in the spotlight.

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Brands should partner to recategorise their UPF products

Brands should partner to recategorise their UPF products

22 Jan 2026

Processed brands should strive to shift their products from NOVA group 4 to NOVA 3 wherever possible,” says the president of The Non-UPF Program.

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Updated US dietary guidelines: Common sense or ‘compromised’ advice?

Updated US dietary guidelines: Common sense or ‘compromised’ advice?

16 Jan 2026

The US government says its updated US dietary guidelines are “common sense” advice to “eat real food” – but they are compromised by conflicts of interest, critics argue.

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Food industry groups sue Texas over ingredient labels

Food industry groups sue Texas over ingredient labels

14 Jan 2026

Groups representing companies such as Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola sue Texas to block a new law requiring warning labels, arguing it misleads consumers.

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Spotlighting the hidden chemicals in processing equipment

Spotlighting the hidden chemicals in processing equipment

13 Jan 2026

Food companies have been warned not to “overlook” processing equipment as a path for chemicals to contaminate foods.

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Global cheese producers pursue a bigger wedge

Global cheese producers pursue a bigger wedge

12 Jan 2026

Mintel is predicting a wave of new product launches, global influences, formats, and eating occasions in the cheese category in 2026.

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Oatly stirs debate over plant-based milk processing

Oatly stirs debate over plant-based milk processing

8 Jan 2026

Oatly has weighed into the health debate surrounding processed foods via messaging on packaging for its oat drinks.

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Nestlé removes chocolate from popular products amid cocoa crisis

Nestlé removes chocolate from popular products amid cocoa crisis

7 Jan 2026

Nestlé has reduced the cocoa content of its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband recipes, meaning they can no longer be called “chocolate”.

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Retail landscape lacks nutritious and affordable food, says ATNi

Retail landscape lacks nutritious and affordable food, says ATNi

30 Dec 2025

A rapid increase in modern food retail has given retailers growing influence over consumer diets, according to global non-profit ATNi’s latest assessment.

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Debate over ban on ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products reaches stalemate

Debate over ban on ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products reaches stalemate

26 Dec 2025

The debate over a ban on plant-based products using “meaty” terms has reached a stalemate, leaving manufacturers in limbo and still facing overhauls to their marketing and packaging.

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