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Pesticides in the pantry: Major food companies roll back pesticide pledges
2 Jun 2026
Ten of the 17 food companies, including General Mills, ADM, and Conagra, have reduced their public pesticide commitments since 2023, according to a recent report.
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Food and drink giants call for postponements to EU packaging laws
1 Jun 2026
Some of Europe’s biggest companies, including Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, McCormick, and Mondelēz, have called for new EU rules on packaging to be delayed.
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What will US front-of-pack nutrition labels look like?
28 May 2026
US front of pack nutrition labels are on the way – but policymakers and researchers are divided on how best to design them.
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Gatorade switches from artificial to natural colours
27 May 2026
PepsiCo-owned brand Gatorade is removing artificial colours from its powder sticks and three ready-to-drink flavours, reformulating them using colours from fruits and vegetables.
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Cocoa reformulation: Will chocolate brands return to cocoa butter?
20 May 2026
Many brands switched to cocoa butter alternatives when cocoa prices spiked in 2024. With prices falling, will they return to cocoa butter? It depends, says one expert.
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Tagatose exempt from added sugar labelling in US
19 May 2026
Tagatose, a low-calorie, natural sweetener with EU-approved health claims, is now exempt from added sugar labelling in the US – a move that could see uptake scale significantly.
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Walmart revamps its ‘Great Value’ private-label range
18 May 2026
US retail giant Walmart has rebranded its flagship ‘Great Value’ range, highlighting the quality and affordability of around 10,000 private label products.
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Fairtrade International calls on industry to act for fair supply chains
14 May 2026
Via its Global Strategy 2026-2028, Fairtrade International is calling on the food industry to embed fairer sourcing practices and invest in long-term supplier relationships.
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NutriScore recognition has 'surged' across France
13 May 2026
The number of consumers engaging with Europe's front-of-pack nutrient profiling system, NutriScore, is on the rise across France – the first country to scale voluntary use, finds NielsenIQ research.
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Plant-based shift: Netherlands updates national food pyramid
12 May 2026
The Dutch nutrition authority has updated the country's food pyramid, rebalancing animal and plant-based consumption to align with government updates to dietary guidelines.
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Which technologies can reduce damage and losses in the supply chain?
11 May 2026
Goods are often damaged throughout the supply chain but novel technologies – such as hyperspectral imaging, automated reject systems, and smart indicators – are reducing losses.
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Harvard and Yuka uncover the hidden costs of cheap food
4 May 2026
The cheapest products contain 2.6 more additives and 21% more sugar than higher-priced products, according to a US study by Harvard and food scanning app Yuka.
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