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Singapore explores farmland-free food production

Singapore explores farmland-free food production

17 Feb 2025

Researchers discover new technology replicating on-farm food production conditions from within the indoor lab environment.

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Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology

Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology

14 Feb 2025

A survey of UK and US consumers found that most supplement users are willing to let AI make decisions on their behalf, but they also demand greater transparency.

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Disruptor brands spearhead sustainable solutions

Disruptor brands spearhead sustainable solutions

11 Feb 2025

Manufacturers, big and small, sharpen their focus by providing sustainable products and services centred on comprehensive and sustainable approaches to traditional methods.

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RSPO prepares for next stage of sustainable palm oil production

RSPO prepares for next stage of sustainable palm oil production

6 Feb 2025

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a global standards and governance body, is advocating for stronger regulations and frameworks, and taking action to plug supply chain and traceability interruptions.

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Low-hanging fruit for the blended meat industry? Jackfruit’s potential as a high-fibre, clean-label ‘hybrid’ ingredient

Low-hanging fruit for the blended meat industry? Jackfruit’s potential as a high-fibre, clean-label ‘hybrid’ ingredient

23 Jan 2025

As consumer demand for more sustainable, clean-label meat alternatives and hybrid meat ingredients grows, Fiber Foods is positioning jackfruit as a key solution to solve taste, nutritional, and processing issues faced by other blended meat products.

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Louis Drefyus Company powers on in plant-based with BASF ingredients acquisition

Louis Drefyus Company powers on in plant-based with BASF ingredients acquisition

17 Jan 2025

BASF has agreed to sell its food and health performance ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC).

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Coca-Cola waters down environmental targets on packaging, sustainable sourcing

Coca-Cola waters down environmental targets on packaging, sustainable sourcing

24 Dec 2024

The Coca-Cola Company has changed its targets relating to water, packaging, climate, and agriculture, drawing fire from campaigners.

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Nordic countries need tougher food waste reporting, new research finds

Nordic countries need tougher food waste reporting, new research finds

26 Nov 2024

The Nordic Council of Ministers has released a report recommending how the region can tackle its food waste problem to achieve reduction targets.

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Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition

Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition

12 Nov 2024

The 2024 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report advocates for fortifying everyday staples like bouillon cubes to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations.

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Africa balances policy needs with food processing growth

Africa balances policy needs with food processing growth

1 Nov 2024

Opportunities ramp up in the continent’s food processing industry, yet a lack of policy progression threatens to stall progress.

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Mérieux NutriScience to acquire Bureau Veritas

Mérieux NutriScience to acquire Bureau Veritas

22 Oct 2024

Global food safety service provider Mérieux NutriScience will acquire French food testing business Bureau Veritas, a deal that extends its geographic reach and laboratory testing capabilities.

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Rabobank highlights how food and beverage manufacturers can cut costs while lowering carbon emissions

Rabobank highlights how food and beverage manufacturers can cut costs while lowering carbon emissions

10 Oct 2024

New research from Rabobank highlights a number of strategies food and beverage manufacturers can take in an effort to achieve the holy grail of cutting costs while also lowering carbon emissions.

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