Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Sustainability
UNIDO highlights food system transformation as a driver of industrial growth
8 May 2025
Agroprocessing and food innovation are driving industrial development, with Senegal and Brazil offering examples of targeted national strategies.
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Regenerative agriculture adoption gap threatens food production goals
2 May 2025
Survey data shows that consumers lack a complete understanding of regenerative agriculture, restricting its adoption and scalability within the food and beverage industry.
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Dutch regulator steps up anti-greenwashing enforcement in food industry
1 May 2025
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has warned food companies to tighten sustainability claims.
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How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future
29 Apr 2025
Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.
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Plant-based foods face uncertain future
23 Apr 2025
Volatility and uncertainty in the plant-based food sector are making innovation and investment vulnerable, leaving manufacturers concerned for the future of their brands and products.
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Business confidence in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector falls
22 Apr 2025
Business confidence is on a downward trajectory, according to a report from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which is suggesting 40 actions to help it pick up.
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Top 20 global food retailers fail to report on methane emissions
21 Apr 2025
The world’s biggest food retailers are failing to tackle methane emissions in their supply chains, according to an analysis.
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How will changing EU packaging rules affect the food and beverage industry?
17 Apr 2025
Food and beverage manufacturers operating in the European Union (EU) face significant packaging changes following the introduction of the updated Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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Animal welfare standards remain a worry as chicken commitments wane
11 Apr 2025
Food businesses have been hit with two stinging reports that outline a lack of effort and investment in improving the lives of animals in their supply chains.
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Industry whistleblowers raise alarm over UK food security crisis
10 Apr 2025
An anonymous group of food industry professionals has released a memo outlining a looming food security crisis, calling for urgent action to address systemic issues.
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Business charter aims to increase female representation in food industry
9 Apr 2025
Industry insiders have developed a Food Business Charter to raise the number of women working throughout the global food and beverage (F&B) industry.
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FoodTech investment plummets, but biotech and circularity are on the rise
4 Apr 2025
The 2024 FoodTech 500 highlights a major shift in innovation focus, with functional ingredients, biotech, and waste upcycling climbing the ranks amid a steep drop in global funding.
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