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Business charter aims to increase female representation in food industry
9 Apr 2025
Industry insiders have developed a 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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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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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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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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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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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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