Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: Europe
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
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
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
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’
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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UK food security is in ‘absolute chaos’
25 Jul 2024
The UK’s food security landscape is 'absolute chaos', according to food safety expert Chris Elliott, and the country urgently needs a food security policy to protect consumers and support businesses.
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Cultivated meat authorised in the UK
22 Jul 2024
British brand Meatly has achieved regulatory approval to use cultivated meat in its pet food products, a first for Europe.
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How will Denmark’s 2030 carbon tax impact farming?
12 Jul 2024
Denmark has announced plans to implement Europe’s first carbon tax on agriculture from 2030, targetting the farming sector’s CO2 emissions. How will it be implemented and how have farmers reacted?
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Sweden updates front-of-pack Keyhole labelling rules
11 Jul 2024
The Swedish Food Agency has announced updates to the voluntary Keyhole logo, used in four Nordic countries, following recommendations to improve nutrition labelling.
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Asda launches premium brand despite high UK food prices
8 Jul 2024
Grocery retailer Asda has launched a new premium food brand across its UK outlets, a move that comes in the face of an increasing number of households saying they are struggling with the cost of living, particularly with respect to food prices.
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Tesco launches laser-etched avocados to reduce plastic packaging
3 Jul 2024
UK supermarket chain Tesco is trialing a new laser-etched avocado range as part of its measures to cut down on plastic packaging and enhance its environmental profile.
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Are Indian spice exports heading for crisis?
2 Jul 2024
Spice mix contamination investigations, tightened safety rules, market volatility due to crop production changes, and price hikes are affecting India’s spice market.
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