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Europe’s new strategies pave the way for alternative protein growth

Europe’s new strategies pave the way for alternative protein growth

12 Dec 2024

European countries such as Lithuania and the Netherlands are adopting strategic approaches to accelerate the development of alternative proteins, balancing innovation with food safety to drive sustainable food systems.

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Brazil looks to expand agricultural export opportunities

Brazil looks to expand agricultural export opportunities

4 Dec 2024

Agricultural trade agreements could contribute to sustainable food production in Brazil, according to politicians and key stakeholders from the Brazilian agricultural industry.

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Concerns grow over EU-Mercosur deal

Concerns grow over EU-Mercosur deal

28 Nov 2024

The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, has warned that the EU-Mercosur trade deal is likely to fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability goals.

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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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Taking oats from the breakfast bowl to the dinner table

Taking oats from the breakfast bowl to the dinner table

21 Nov 2024

Stoked Oats makes its entrance into the rice category with its latest product, OatRice, an oat-based rice alternative, targeted toward health and eco-conscious consumers.

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Exploring Innova’s Top 10 Trends for 2025

Exploring Innova’s Top 10 Trends for 2025

21 Nov 2024

At Fi Europe, Innova Market Insights shared its top food and drink trends for 2025, giving examples and highlighting how brands can tap into each one. Ingredients Network takes a look.

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Chocolate consumers prioritise sustainability and affordability amid rising prices

Chocolate consumers prioritise sustainability and affordability amid rising prices

20 Nov 2024

Consumers are adjusting to inflation by cutting back on chocolate purchases and opting for smaller products – but they also demand more sustainable and ethically sourced options.

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Umami Cola shakes up soda drink category with unique flavour

Umami Cola shakes up soda drink category with unique flavour

18 Nov 2024

Japan’s Umami Cola is aiming to transform soft drinks with its koji-sweetened, botanical-based soda that taps into the trend for fermented food and drink and natural energy.

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Kerry Group prepares to divest dairy operations

Kerry Group prepares to divest dairy operations

18 Nov 2024

Kerry Group is to sell its dairy business, whose brands include Cheestrings, Dairygold, and Kerrymaid, for an expected €500 million in order to focus on its B2B taste and nutrition business.

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Tesco’s 2024 accelerator programme focuses on healthy brands

Tesco’s 2024 accelerator programme focuses on healthy brands

15 Nov 2024

From high-fibre snack bars to sugar-free supplements for kids, health and wellness brands are prominent in the 2024 cohort of UK retailer Tesco’s accelerator programme.

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Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change

Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change

15 Nov 2024

Sustainability is becoming a powerful force in the pet food industry, as pet owners increasingly seek products that are environmentally responsible without compromising on quality.

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Affordability and taste more important to consumers than environmental responsibility

Affordability and taste more important to consumers than environmental responsibility

8 Nov 2024

For foods produced using regenerative agriculture, affordability and taste are more important than environmental and social responsibility, according to an August report from Purdue.

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