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Mondelēz International wants a delay to EU deforestation law

Mondelēz International wants a delay to EU deforestation law

28 Jul 2025

As the leading global confectionery giant calls for a postponement, is the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) about to be delayed again?

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FDA to revoke 52 ‘outdated’ food standards of identity

FDA to revoke 52 ‘outdated’ food standards of identity

24 Jul 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to revoke 52 standards of identity (SOIs) for foods that it considers obsolete or unnecessary.

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British manufacturers cut sugar, salt, and calories by a third

British manufacturers cut sugar, salt, and calories by a third

17 Jul 2025

While British manufacturers are making significant efforts to cut sugar, salt, and calories from products, the UK’s upcoming food strategy presents a welcome chance for further change, experts argue.

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Briefing: What to expect as talks on global plastics treaty resume

Briefing: What to expect as talks on global plastics treaty resume

11 Jul 2025

With negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty set to resume next month, the food sector is braced to see what the impact will be for industry and consumers alike.

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UK university launches global food insecurity lab

UK university launches global food insecurity lab

7 Jul 2025

A university lab dedicated to exploring food and nutrition insecurity has found that if no climate action is taken, heatwave events may cause global food insecurity to rise by 12.8 percentage points.

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Harmful meat misinformation threatens consumer health

Harmful meat misinformation threatens consumer health

2 Jul 2025

Misinformation from social media “superspreaders” poses a risk to global consumer health, affecting confidence and trust in the industry, findings reveal.

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Accelerating AI to answer the food sector’s biggest questions

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

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

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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World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science

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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Could UK-EU agreement turn the tide for agri-food trade?

Could UK-EU agreement turn the tide for agri-food trade?

17 Jun 2025

The UK Government is to scrap border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union in an early move to ease trade ahead of its new deal with the bloc.

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Cross-industry AI initiative hoped to slash food waste

Cross-industry AI initiative hoped to slash food waste

12 Jun 2025

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool pilot involving Nestlé is hoped to reduce food waste and ensure surplus products find a home quickly.

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