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Most US consumers favour food is medicine programmes
15 Apr 2025
Researchers have carried out the first national perception survey into Americans’ perceptions of food is medicine programmes and their impact on overall healthcare.
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Why is freeze-dried candy taking off in 2025?
14 Apr 2025
Freeze-dried candy, with its novel texture and intense flavour, is captivating candy lovers across the globe. Brands are listening, launching freeze-dried twists of classic products, and even the more bizarre, like ice-cream sandwiches.
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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 develop the Food Business Charter to raise the number of women working throughout the global food and beverage (F&B) industry.
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US tariffs threaten hard-to-replace food ingredient imports
8 Apr 2025
The latest round of US tariffs is set to raise costs and disrupt supplies of key food ingredients that cannot be grown in the US and are sourced almost entirely from countries now facing some of the steepest import duties.
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Low-calorie nutrient-rich milk launched to battle dairy alternatives
7 Apr 2025
Plant-based milk has carved out a growing slice of the milk market in recent years, but now Dairy Farmers of America is pitching its Milk50 by DairyPure to claw back more of the market share.
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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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Value is a top priority for today’s F&B consumers
3 Apr 2025
Research from global consultancy Hartman Group suggests there are six core values that brands must tap into to connect with consumers’ needs.
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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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