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‘Cognitive-enhancing’ ingredients remain novel yet niche

‘Cognitive-enhancing’ ingredients remain novel yet niche

6 Mar 2023

Adaptogens, nootropics and nervines such as ashwagandha, lavender, hops, and l-theanine are popular among food and drink trend forecasts, yet the regulatory landscape remains challenging.

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Brands must start preparing for EU sustainability rules, says Deloitte

Brands must start preparing for EU sustainability rules, says Deloitte

27 Feb 2023

The upcoming EU regulation on corporate sustainability is going to change the way the food industry does business. “Start thinking about this now,” urges Emily Cromwell, sustainability partner at Deloitte.

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Using fibre-based packaging to replace plastic

Using fibre-based packaging to replace plastic

21 Feb 2023

The EU project, R3PACK, is developing sustainable, fibre-based alternatives to plastic packaging that should prevent harmful chemicals from coming into contact with food.

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‘A kinder, greener tomorrow’: Foodtech startups form the Precision Fermentation Alliance

‘A kinder, greener tomorrow’: Foodtech startups form the Precision Fermentation Alliance

20 Feb 2023

Nine foodtech firms have formed the Precision Fermentation Alliance (PFA), a trade association that aims to “exponentially accelerate” the precision fermentation industry.

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Indonesia and Malaysia delegation to meet with EU over palm oil row

Indonesia and Malaysia delegation to meet with EU over palm oil row

13 Feb 2023

Indonesian and Malaysian ministers will meet with European Union counterparts as anger mounts over the potential impact of the EU’s new deforestation law on their palm oil sectors.

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MOMA partners with UK university to optimise oat milk

MOMA partners with UK university to optimise oat milk

10 Feb 2023

Oat milk brand MOMA Foods is optimising the ingredients in its oat milk and improving sustainability in a co-funded project with the UK’s Teesside University.

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‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce

‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce

3 Feb 2023

UK supermarket M&S has launched ‘reverse’ White Pearl strawberries while Singapore vertical farm Sustenir is growing kale that contains GABA, a nootropic that promotes calmness and mental wellbeing.

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FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands into animal-free dairy sector

FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands into animal-free dairy sector

19 Jan 2023

A partnership between FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Triplebar Bio will bring animal-free dairy protein to market, a sustainable alternative to traditional dairy protein produced via precision fermentation.

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South Korean ‘use-by’ dates enter into force

South Korean ‘use-by’ dates enter into force

17 Jan 2023

New guidelines replacing a product’s ‘sell-by' date with a ‘use-by’ date have entered into force in South Korea as the government tries to extend product shelf life and cut food waste.

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Danone sued by environmental groups over its global plastic pollution

Danone sued by environmental groups over its global plastic pollution

16 Jan 2023

A group of environmental groups, led by ClientEarth, is suing Danone for failing to adhere to France’s duty of vigilance law through its use of single-use plastic and pollution.

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Sustainable shift: The rise of aluminium-free containers

Sustainable shift: The rise of aluminium-free containers

9 Jan 2023

The packaging industry is looking to improve the sustainability of carton products by developing aluminium alternatives using fibre-based materials.

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Plastic packaging reduction requires industry rethink

Plastic packaging reduction requires industry rethink

6 Jan 2023

The food and beverage sector is calling for industry-wide collaboration and business model updates to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging.

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