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What the latest US tariffs mean for transatlantic food and beverage trade

13 Aug 2025

The EU-US tariff agreement that took effect on 1 August established a 15% tariff rate on most EU exports to the US. The deal averts a full-scale trade war, but locks in higher costs for exporters to a market that accounts for a significant share of Eur...

FDA proposes updated tool to measure food ingredient chemicals

4 Aug 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to create a science-based, data-driven, systematic, and reproducible process to prioritise which food chemicals are candidates for post-market reviews.

Analysis: Can the UK’s new healthy food rules work?

31 Jul 2025

Industry insiders are hailing the UK’s new healthy food rules as “the next big moment” in food policy. But how will they work in practice – and will they have any impact on the worst offenders?

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?

What does the UK’s healthy food standard mean for manufacturers and supermarkets?

25 Jul 2025

The UK Government has introduced a “healthy food standard” for large food businesses. What will the impact be for industry?

FDA to revoke 52 ‘outdated’ food standards of identity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.

The dye is cast: Major US food brands commit to phasing out synthetic colours

21 Jul 2025

Major confectionery companies have pledged to eliminate petroleum-based colours by 2027. Yet with 19% of packaged foods containing synthetic dye, will industry leaders follow through on their commitments?

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.

Brazilian plant-based food research uncovers health risks

16 Jul 2025

Researchers exploring almost 50 years of plant-based food production have raised concerns about the impact on planetary and human health.

How India’s free trade agreements could shift global food and beverage trade

14 Jul 2025

India’s free trade agreement with the UK, finalised in May, could mark the first in a trio of significant deals this year as the country opens up to increased global trade.

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.

Plant-based UPFs ‘need more nuanced evaluation’

8 Jul 2025

Plant-based food systems developer Planteneers has raised doubts about how the food sector currently evaluates plant-based ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

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