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F&B industry hit with fresh greenwashing claims

F&B industry hit with fresh greenwashing claims

26 Feb 2025

The food and beverage (F&B) industry is under fresh scrutiny amid claims of greenwashing, with Arla the latest company in the firing line.

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Water lentils approved as a vegetable in the EU

Water lentils approved as a vegetable in the EU

24 Feb 2025

Water lentils have received approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for production and consumption as fresh vegetable in the EU.

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Cultivated seafood company roe-volutionising the caviar market

Cultivated seafood company roe-volutionising the caviar market

21 Feb 2025

A Singapore-based startup is targeting premium markets and younger consumers with its latest innovation – cultivated caviar.

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Protein diversification: A massive missed market?

Protein diversification: A massive missed market?

20 Feb 2025

Germany and the UK could be missing out on the massive market for alternative meats and proteins, with one new coalition calling for an end to the “steak-tofu struggle”.

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Have scientists discovered a new tool to measure UPFs?

Have scientists discovered a new tool to measure UPFs?

19 Feb 2025

Researchers have developed a new scoring system and database, compiling over 50,000 food items, of which over 1,000 are classified as ultra-processed.

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Singapore explores farmland-free food production

Singapore explores farmland-free food production

17 Feb 2025

Researchers discover new technology replicating on-farm food production conditions from within the indoor lab environment.

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Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology

Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology

14 Feb 2025

A survey of UK and US consumers found that most supplement users are willing to let AI make decisions on their behalf, but they also demand greater transparency.

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Indians enjoy first bites of cultivated chicken

Indians enjoy first bites of cultivated chicken

13 Feb 2025

The first public tasting of cultivated meat in India has taken place as the country prepares for the first commercial cultivated meat products – potentially as early as the end of this year.

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Leading regulatory updates in Asia in 2025

Leading regulatory updates in Asia in 2025

7 Feb 2025

As we head into 2025, numerous legislators around Asia are suggesting and solidifying legal updates and changes that will impact the food and beverage space.

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Singapore introduces Food Safety and Security Bill

Singapore introduces Food Safety and Security Bill

3 Feb 2025

Amid growing food safety concerns and supply chain disruptions, the Singapore Food Agency passes its Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) to provide greater clarity, assurance, and credibility.

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Entries open for inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards

Entries open for inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards

29 Jan 2025

Entries are open for the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards, celebrating the ingredients, finished products, partnerships, and initiatives redefining the nutraceutical landscape.

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Louis Drefyus Company powers on in plant-based with BASF ingredients acquisition

Louis Drefyus Company powers on in plant-based with BASF ingredients acquisition

17 Jan 2025

BASF has agreed to sell its food and health performance ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC).

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