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Mondelēz International wants a delay to EU deforestation law

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?

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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Brazilian plant-based food research uncovers health risks

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

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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Briefing: What to expect as talks on global plastics treaty resume

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.

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UK university launches global food insecurity lab

UK university launches global food insecurity lab

7 Jul 2025

A university lab dedicated to exploring food and nutrition insecurity has found that if no climate action is taken, heatwave events may cause global food insecurity to rise by 12.8 percentage points.

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PepsiCo feels the heat as drinks giant cools its climate targets

PepsiCo feels the heat as drinks giant cools its climate targets

3 Jul 2025

PepsiCo has become the latest global food and beverage manufacturer to attract criticism for changing a number of its environmental goals.

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Producers explore traceability to lower food waste and loss

Producers explore traceability to lower food waste and loss

1 Jul 2025

The World Economic Forum has identified traceability technology and tools as emerging anti-loss and waste mechanisms throughout the F&B supply chain.

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Accelerating AI to answer the food sector’s biggest questions

Accelerating AI to answer the food sector’s biggest questions

27 Jun 2025

As concerns about food security continue to grow, investigators are examining how artificial intelligence (AI) can help enhance the sector’s resilience.

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Evolving virus detection technology to enhance food safety and security

Evolving virus detection technology to enhance food safety and security

25 Jun 2025

US researchers are exploring the next generation of virus detection technology in the hope of enhancing food safety and security.

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US alternative egg brand cracks European market

US alternative egg brand cracks European market

23 Jun 2025

Just Egg is set to be produced in Europe’s largest plant-based facility as plant-based egg brands look to take advantage of the supply chain crisis.

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World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science

World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science

19 Jun 2025

On 7 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its annual World Food Safety Day, highlighting the role scientific research and innovation play in supporting consumers’ health.

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