Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
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Hopes for a plastics treaty hang in the balance
20 Aug 2025
A global deal to reduce plastic production, improve recycling, and cut exposure to a cocktail of chemicals used in packaging now hangs in the balance.
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Concerns arise over Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy change
14 Aug 2025
The European Commission positions its budget as “fit for a new era”, but sustainability advocates question whether it will support the entire value chain.
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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...
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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FDA to revoke 52 ‘outdated’ food standards of identity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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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