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Tesco trials methane mitigation supplement for dairy cattle

Tesco trials methane mitigation supplement for dairy cattle

5 Sep 2024

Tesco is trialing a methane-reducing feed supplement for one of its key UK dairy farms, sustainable UK milk producer Grosvenor Farms.

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European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food

European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food

3 Sep 2024

Survey findings point to growing levels of interest in cultivated meat as European consumers say they want the freedom to choose the lab-based products.

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How insecure are our global food systems?

How insecure are our global food systems?

29 Aug 2024

Countries across the globe are struggling to secure safe and accessible food, according to recent reports.

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Sheep and goat plague: A new threat to Greece’s feta production

Sheep and goat plague: A new threat to Greece’s feta production

27 Aug 2024

A recent goat and sheep plague outbreak threatens feta production in Greece. The flagship product accounts for roughly 10% of the country’s food exports, but Greek authorities say there is no cause for concern.

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Austria’s new dietary guidelines recommend less animal protein and more plants

Austria’s new dietary guidelines recommend less animal protein and more plants

23 Aug 2024

Austria's dietary guidelines have been updated to reflect health and climate parameters. Both an omnivorous food pyramid and a vegetarian version are included, marking the first time a separate pyramid for vegetarians is provided.

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Will ‘foie gras’ become the EU’s first approved cultivated meat?

Will ‘foie gras’ become the EU’s first approved cultivated meat?

20 Aug 2024

French startup Gourmey has submitted its cultivated foie gras for approval in the European Union (EU), signalling the first application of its kind in the region.

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Europe gravitates to African spices

Europe gravitates to African spices

19 Aug 2024

Shipping delays, limited production output and climate change impact Europe’s spice supply, creating opportunities for African brands to enter the captive market.

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UPF policies stall amid confusing science

UPF policies stall amid confusing science

14 Aug 2024

As a new WHO report puts processed foods in the same harmful category as tobacco, confusion behind ultra-processed food (UPF) science remains, stalling policy and regulatory creation.

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Farmer-to-manufacturer collaboration lacking in cultivated meat

Farmer-to-manufacturer collaboration lacking in cultivated meat

7 Aug 2024

A UK university report urges stronger relationships between farmers and meat-mimicking manufacturers to advance acceptance of lab-grown protein.

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Paris Olympics: Food and beverage brands champion health, fun, and sustainability

Paris Olympics: Food and beverage brands champion health, fun, and sustainability

5 Aug 2024

Food and beverage brands are aligning with the Paris Olympics 2024 Food Vision, which emphasises sustainability, local sourcing, and plant-based diets.

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Zoe launches ‘whole food supplement’ at Waitrose

Zoe launches ‘whole food supplement’ at Waitrose

31 Jul 2024

Personalised nutrition startup Zoe has launched a whole food “supplement” made with nuts, seeds, and functional mushrooms that can be sprinkled on top of any meal to enhance gut health and nutrition.

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Dutch court rules against plant-based butter brand ‘Roombeter’: Only dairy products allowed to use the word ‘cream’

Dutch court rules against plant-based butter brand ‘Roombeter’: Only dairy products allowed to use the word ‘cream’

26 Jul 2024

A Dutch court has ruled against Upfield’s plant-based butter, Roombeter, stating that its use of the word ‘room’ (cream) in the product name violates European regulations that protect dairy-related terms allowed for dairy products only.

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