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Lidl GB debuts on TikTok Shop with high-protein foods promotion
2 Apr 2025
Lidl GB has become the first UK grocery retailer to sell on TikTok Shop, with its limited edition run of high-protein bundles selling out in under 20 minutes.
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EU Omnibus proposal risks dismantling ESG protections for smallholder farmers
1 Apr 2025
Civil society organisations are calling on policymakers to reject proposed changes to EU sustainability legislation, saying they pose a risk to protections for smallholder farmers.
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Make plant-based meat ‘tastier and more affordable’ to fight climate change
31 Mar 2025
The UK’s Climate Change Committee is calling for tastier, more affordable plant-based meat offerings as part of measures to counteract the nation’s environmental impact.
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Clean-label cereals prompt fortification debate
28 Mar 2025
Marks & Spencer has caused a stir with the launch of a range of breakfast cereals in the UK containing minimal ingredients.
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Changing global food retail environments linked to rise in obesity
27 Mar 2025
Changes in retail food environments – particularly the growing prominence of large chains – are positively correlated with rising obesity prevalence, a study suggests.
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UK consumers could be eating cultivated meat within two years
26 Mar 2025
Cell-cultivated products (CCPs), from chicken nuggets to beefburgers, could be on UK supermarket shelves by 2027 after regulators launched a sandbox to accelerate approvals.
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Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles
25 Mar 2025
Exploration and experimentation will define the future of flavour, according to Mintel, as consumers seek out taste profiles and textures that offer an adventurous eating experience.
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US wholesale egg prices plummet, but volatility remains
24 Mar 2025
Egg prices in the US fell sharply in March after supply improved – but risks from avian flu and other market factors keep long-term prices unpredictable.
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Partnership plans to scale cultivated meat production
21 Mar 2025
Food technology innovator Ever After Foods (EAF) and multinational food leader Bühler are striving to overcome hurdles to access and accelerate the development of cultivated meat.
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Global consumers enjoy food less and perceive it as less healthy
20 Mar 2025
Enjoyment of food and its perceived healthiness is dwindling among most global populations, according to findings from Gallup and Ando Foundation/Nissin Food Products.
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Seafood set to ‘dethrone’ poultry as protein growth king
19 Mar 2025
Seafood is poised to surpass poultry as the leading contributor to global protein supply growth this year, according to Rabobank’s latest protein outlook.
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What crops will thrive in the UK by 2080?
18 Mar 2025
By 2080, crops such as citrus fruits, chickpeas, and soybeans could become commonplace in the UK, while staples like wheat may struggle, scientists suggest.
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