Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: Europe

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
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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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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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
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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UK publishes latest food security report
12 Feb 2025
The UK government releases its food security report 2024, detailing five core themes for bolstering and securing the future of the country’s food.
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Disruptor brands spearhead sustainable solutions
11 Feb 2025
Manufacturers, big and small, sharpen their focus by providing sustainable products and services centred on comprehensive and sustainable approaches to traditional methods.
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RSPO prepares for next stage of sustainable palm oil production
6 Feb 2025
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a global standards and governance body, is advocating for stronger regulations and frameworks, and taking action to plug supply chain and traceability interruptions.
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Waitrose data could indicate a return to favour for plant-based ready meals
5 Feb 2025
Waitrose has unveiled a new plant varieties logo to support the launch of an expanded range of plant-based ready meals, citing its own data as an indicator that this type of meal is regaining popularity.
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Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels
30 Jan 2025
Europe's supermarkets and manufacturers are far from aligned over a standarised approach to nutrition labelling. Some welcome the non-mandatory Nutri-Score labels with open arms, while others have “considerable concerns”.
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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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Impossible Foods secures reinstatement of EU patent for heme protein
28 Jan 2025
The decision overturns the 2022 revocation of the patent and solidifies legal protection of the innovative ingredient that can be used in plant-based food production.
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