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The UK prepares to open food security science centre
2 Jan 2024
Amid global food insecurity, the UK government says it is committed to producing crops resilient to climate change and addressing hunger and malnutrition with a food security science centre.
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Novel food safety platform could eliminate animal testing
21 Dec 2023
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced a new platform that has the potential to eliminate animal testing in the food industry.
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Fi Europe’s New Product Zone explores fresh possibilities with five natural ingredients
20 Dec 2023
Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone unveils five natural ingredients, each catering to the growing demand for clean products and embodying ethical and sustainable choices for today's conscious consumers.
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Water-conscious consumers, upcycled food, and tech-driven sustainability: Highlights from Fi Europe, part 2
14 Dec 2023
With climate change becoming a tangible reality, consumers’ environmental concerns are changing. At Fi Europe, market analysts revealed how people are now interested in everyday issues like water shortages and tech-driven solutions such as GM drought-r...
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The food industry’s single-use packaging problem
12 Dec 2023
The food industry’s reliance on single-use packaging is a sustainability “sticking point” with viable alternatives not widely available – but new EU rules mean food businesses will remain responsible for the collection and disposal of the packaging the...
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Brazilian food tech startups tackle climate impact
11 Dec 2023
As record temperatures hit the South American agrifood leader, startups focus on novel ideas and technologies to drive sustainable change.
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Snack trends, ingredient claims, and plant-based perceptions: Highlights from Fi Europe 2023, part 1
7 Dec 2023
Value-led snacking, sustainability storytelling, and the importance of having a ‘star ingredient’: we asked consumer analysts and market experts at Fi Europe about the trends and innovations that are shaping the food industry.
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Notpla's seaweed-based solution sets a new standard for eco-friendly packaging
6 Dec 2023
Notpla’s seaweed-based packaging has become the first material to be recognised by the Dutch government as plastic-free under the European Single Use Plastics Directive, reducing reliance on traditional plastics, and promoting sustainability amid upcom...
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Back to the drawing board for plant-based meat, says Rabobank strategist
4 Dec 2023
Plant-based meat alternatives have suffered a drop in sales in recent years. Cyrille Filott, global strategist at RaboResearch, identifies five areas that brands must tackle to get sales back on track.
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Brands' critical role in ensuring farmers receive fairer agreements
29 Nov 2023
Food brands, manufacturers, and consumers can play a significant role in helping farmers get a more equitable share of and say in agri-food supply chains, according to Fairtrade.
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Chocolate giants slated over ethical cocoa sourcing concerns
27 Nov 2023
Starbucks, Lindt, Godiva, and Kellogg's have scored badly for tackling deforestation and climate in their chocolate supply chains, according to a survey by Be Slavery Free.
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Mega brands balance sustainability goals with ‘greenwashing’ accusations
15 Nov 2023
Global companies like Nestlé, Unilever, Coca-Cola and Danone all have significantly revised and improved their sustainability goals in the last decade – but how much is meaningful change and how much is greenwashing?
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