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EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

11 Mar 2026

The EU's olive oil market is highly regulated to ensure quality, safety, and traceability – but a recent audit found control system gaps that need improving.

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Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’

Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’

9 Mar 2026

Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.

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‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?

‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?

5 Mar 2026

British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.

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Are consumers willing to pay for innovative sustainable foods?

Are consumers willing to pay for innovative sustainable foods?

4 Mar 2026

Innovative sustainable animal products and plant-based alternatives can plug health and environmental concerns – but consumer willingness to pay for these products remains variable, finds an EU-funded study.

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What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?

What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?

27 Feb 2026

For healthy indulgent products, messaging around enjoyment resonates more strongly than “guilt-free”, according to a study by EIT Food.

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Europe to tighten import controls for pesticides

Europe to tighten import controls for pesticides

26 Feb 2026

The European Commission will tighten controls on food and feed imports and may extend France's ban on products containing prohibited pesticides.

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Premium dog food has bigger carbon footprint than owners’ meals

Premium dog food has bigger carbon footprint than owners’ meals

25 Feb 2026

Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have bigger dietary carbon footprints than their owners – but using by-products is a “highly relevant” solution for brands.

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How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026

How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026

24 Feb 2026

Herbs, spices, and white powders are highly at risk of food fraud – but the industry is embracing food fingerprinting coupled with artificial intelligence to fight it.

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Canada adopts front-of-package nutrition warning labels

Canada adopts front-of-package nutrition warning labels

19 Feb 2026

Food and drink products in Canada must now carry warning labels for high saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content – a move designed to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.

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Digital energy management will fuel food production in 2026

Digital energy management will fuel food production in 2026

9 Feb 2026

Using AI to manage digital energy consumption in factories is the latest strategy in manufacturers’ toolbox for sustainable operations and efficient energy use.

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How industry can future-proof food procurement

How industry can future-proof food procurement

5 Feb 2026

Global food supply chains must adapt procurement strategies to remain resilient and sustainable, according to a World Economic Forum paper.

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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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