Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
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European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food
3 Sep 2024
Survey findings point to growing levels of interest in cultivated meat as European consumers say they want the freedom to choose the lab-based products.
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How insecure are our global food systems?
29 Aug 2024
Countries across the globe are struggling to secure safe and accessible food, according to recent reports.
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Sheep and goat plague: A new threat to Greece’s feta production
27 Aug 2024
A recent goat and sheep plague outbreak threatens feta production in Greece. The flagship product accounts for roughly 10% of the country’s food exports, but Greek authorities say there is no cause for concern.
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USDA launches new nutrition hub network
22 Aug 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $4.5 million into providing nutritional advice and guidance across the US.
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Europe gravitates to African spices
19 Aug 2024
Shipping delays, limited production output and climate change impact Europe’s spice supply, creating opportunities for African brands to enter the captive market.
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Farmer-to-manufacturer collaboration lacking in cultivated meat
7 Aug 2024
A UK university report urges stronger relationships between farmers and meat-mimicking manufacturers to advance acceptance of lab-grown protein.
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The coffee supply chain is failing farmers, says Solidaridad
30 Jul 2024
The coffee industry’s economic model means its profits do not reach farmers, despite there being enough value to be shared all along the supply chain, according to a new report by Solidaridad Network and IDH.
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UK food security is in ‘absolute chaos’
25 Jul 2024
The UK’s food security landscape is 'absolute chaos', according to food safety expert Chris Elliott, and the country urgently needs a food security policy to protect consumers and support businesses.
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US study links low income with a lack of food retail choice and unhealthier snack choices
19 Jul 2024
A new study shows that individuals living in lower-income neighbourhoods without local food stores are more likely to choose snacks and sweet products than people living in higher-income areas with more food retail choices.
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Mondelēz International invests $5 million in Pakistan
16 Jul 2024
The leader in food, snacking, and confectionery is putting $5 million into its Pakistan subsidiary, an emerging market in Asia, to grow its localisation and exports.
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Consumers lack confidence in Australasian food labelling and ‘fake’ meat
5 Jul 2024
Australian and New Zealand consumers are concerned about foodborne illnesses and do not trust cell-cultured meat, according to a survey by Food Safety Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).
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Are Indian spice exports heading for crisis?
2 Jul 2024
Spice mix contamination investigations, tightened safety rules, market volatility due to crop production changes, and price hikes are affecting India’s spice market.
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