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Plant-based shift: Netherlands updates national food pyramid

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?

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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Biscuits and chocolate: Mondelēz targets 'resilient' categories for US and Europe growth

Biscuits and chocolate: Mondelēz targets 'resilient' categories for US and Europe growth

7 May 2026

Mondelēz International wants to bolster business further in developed markets, focusing on biscuits in the US and chocolate in Europe, as snacking continues to gain momentum globally, its CEO says.

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Harvard and Yuka uncover the hidden costs of cheap food

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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UNICEF issues toolkit on child-focused food marketing

UNICEF issues toolkit on child-focused food marketing

1 May 2026

Global organisation UNICEF has released a best practice toolkit on children’s rights and digital marketing, calling on policymakers and industry to stop unhealthy ads.

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Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?

Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?

30 Apr 2026

Sustainability concerns are driving demand for paper packaging – but without careful design and sourcing, paper packaging may offer “little or no benefit”, say experts.

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Major UK supermarkets join forces to close food gap

Major UK supermarkets join forces to close food gap

24 Apr 2026

M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose are spearheading a joint fundraising campaign this month to support distribution of repurposed food waste to those in need.

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Unilever-McCormick: Is the $65bn megamerger worth its salt?

Unilever-McCormick: Is the $65bn megamerger worth its salt?

21 Apr 2026

Unilever is to merge with spice giant McCormick & Company in a $65bn (€48bn) deal – but is it “the deal the market got wrong”, as one analyst suggests?

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Dog food brand shakes up sector with ‘human-quality’ meat

Dog food brand shakes up sector with ‘human-quality’ meat

17 Apr 2026

UK pet food startup Years designs its premium meals based on a dog’s breed, life stage, and health, using wholefood recipes and clear plastic packaging.

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Organic food sales up in the US and UK

Organic food sales up in the US and UK

16 Apr 2026

Organic food sales are rising in both the UK and US – but domestic organic production is stagnant, leading to a reliance on imports.

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Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals

Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals

14 Apr 2026

Emissions-reduction technologies can help global manufacturers lower their environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency and making savings.

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Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

13 Apr 2026

EFSA has confirmed sucralose cannot be used in most bakery applications. So, which sweeteners can manufacturers of healthy indulgent baked goods use?

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