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Could plant-based protection replace plastic packaging?

Could plant-based protection replace plastic packaging?

29 Oct 2025

Swedish foodtech company Saveggy has launched an additive-free plant-based protection for cucumbers, offering a waste-free packaging solution for fruit and vegetables.

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Does promoting protein content push up plant-based sales?

Does promoting protein content push up plant-based sales?

27 Oct 2025

Promoting the protein content of meat-free products is a more effective sales strategy than adding carbon labels, a study of UK bakery chain Greggs suggests.

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Amazon Grocery launch aims to balance quality with affordability

Amazon Grocery launch aims to balance quality with affordability

22 Oct 2025

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a new private-label food brand, combining existing Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly products with new everyday items.

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Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers

Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers

17 Oct 2025

Supplement consumers want specific health benefits that focus on prevention and personalisation, according to data from HealthFocus International.

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Food security-insecurity gap grows, hitting vulnerable regions hardest

Food security-insecurity gap grows, hitting vulnerable regions hardest

16 Oct 2025

While food security has increased in most countries, the world’s most vulnerable nations’ struggles continue and intensify, a USDA analysis reveals.

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Food fraud risks rise as brands fight economic and environmental headwinds

Food fraud risks rise as brands fight economic and environmental headwinds

10 Oct 2025

Climate change, geopolitics, regulations, and demand for sustainable products are pushing up food fraud and adulteration risks, warns a world-leading food fraud expert.

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Fish oil and fishmeal shortages hit omega-3 supply chain

Fish oil and fishmeal shortages hit omega-3 supply chain

9 Oct 2025

Climate pressure, overfishing, and aquaculture growth are driving a scarcity of marine ingredients, says Rabobank.

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Adopting Planetary Health Diet ‘could cut food emissions in half’

Adopting Planetary Health Diet ‘could cut food emissions in half’

8 Oct 2025

Adopting the Planetary Health Diet could halve food-related greenhouse gas emissions and prevent up to 15 million premature deaths annually, says the EAT-Lancet Commission.

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US beverage industry hails growth in packaging investment

US beverage industry hails growth in packaging investment

6 Oct 2025

The US drinks industry is forecasting a period of investment in packaging machinery as companies expand, introduce new lines, and change materials to meet client demand.

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EU proposes delaying anti-deforestation rules by another year

EU proposes delaying anti-deforestation rules by another year

3 Oct 2025

The European Union (EU) plans to push back the already-delayed European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year, citing IT problems.

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Walmart Marketplace’s record growth prompts search for UK sellers

Walmart Marketplace’s record growth prompts search for UK sellers

26 Sep 2025

Walmart’s third-party e-commerce platform, Marketplace, has witnessed extraordinary growth – but a need for more product diversity has prompted the retailer to recruit UK sellers.

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Sainsbury’s facial recognition pilot scheme hoped to benefit suppliers

Sainsbury’s facial recognition pilot scheme hoped to benefit suppliers

25 Sep 2025

UK supermarket Sainsbury’s hopes its trial of controversial facial recognition in two stores will help to tackle a rise in shoplifting and bring down costs for suppliers.

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