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Sustainability
Is chocolate about to have an indulgence makeover?
9 Sep 2025
Researchers who have replicated the traditional on-farm fermentation process behind chocolate’s flavour in a lab say they hope their work could herald “a new era in chocolate production”.
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Climate change threatens matcha supplies as social media fuels matcha mania
8 Sep 2025
Matcha’s popularity is rising across the globe, yet shrinking harvests caused by record-breaking heatwaves in Japan are dwindling global supplies.
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New microbial map uncovers hidden concern for dwindling network
1 Sep 2025
Scientists are learning more about the role microbes play in global food systems, advocating for their protection to preserve and enhance the world's food supply.
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‘Climateflation’ may see food prices rise by more than a third by 2050
29 Aug 2025
The UK and global supply chains are at risk of price spikes due to climate change and intensifying weather extremes, the Autonomy Institute estimates.
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Food safety and shelf life are priorities for packaging, say global consumers
26 Aug 2025
Food safety and shelf life are the most important packaging characteristics that influence consumers’ purchasing decisions, according to research by the consultancy company McKinsey.
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Tesco pledges to build on its circular economy model
25 Aug 2025
Building on the success of its Northamptonshire facility, where surplus bakery and produce are turned into animal feed, Tesco is expanding its food waste efforts as part of the circular economy.
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Hopes for a plastics treaty hang in the balance
20 Aug 2025
A global deal to reduce plastic production, improve recycling, and cut exposure to a cocktail of chemicals used in packaging now hangs in the balance.
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Concerns arise over Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy change
14 Aug 2025
The European Commission positions its budget as “fit for a new era”, but sustainability advocates question whether it will support the entire value chain.
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Researchers call for policies to prevent microplastics in supply chain
5 Aug 2025
Food packaging researchers aiming to understand how microplastics enter our food and beverages are calling for policies to address their presence.
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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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Industry efforts to steer complex UPF conversations increase
23 Jul 2025
The Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN International) and the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) have released a guide to build understanding of the relationship between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and plant-based meat.
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Aldi UK’s food waste campaign points to a shift in retailer strategies
22 Jul 2025
Aldi UK’s initiative encouraging shoppers to embrace their freezers signals a shift in how retailers are weaving food waste initiatives into their broader strategies, industry observers suggest.
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