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02 May 2024
--- South Korea is setting up a unique “regulation-free special zone” (RFSZ) where food tech firms can research and develop cultivated meat in a region with favorable regulatory exemptions to foster faster innovation...
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02 May 2024
--- The British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) recommend that GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist medication are offered alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for...
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02 May 2024
--- The global provider of specialty ingredients introduces a novel drop-in stevia sweetener and clean label innovation solution, PureCircle Clean Taste Solubility Solution (CTSS). The ingredient is 100 times more soluble than...
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02 May 2024
--- A strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the voice of farmers has been inked by The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC). The move will promote the critical role of livestock,...
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02 May 2024
--- Developments in technology, including granular deforestation mapping, child labor monitoring and AI measurement tools, are accelerating progress toward ofi’s Cocoa Compass sustainability ambition, flags the company.
01 May 2024
--- Concerns are mounting over avian flu and how the virus has shown up in US cattle. Experts have joined forces to voice their unease over the ongoing outbreak, highlighting how more must be done to prevent the spillover of...
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01 May 2024
--- The umbrella organization representing the EU’s organic food and farming sector before policymakers and advocating for the transformation of these sectors, IFOAM Organics Europe, highlights the need for regulatory...
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01 May 2024
--- Spending time in nature or looking at green spaces outside of the window helps nudge people to make healthier food choices compared to being in a less natural, urban environment, suggests a study by the INSEAD business...
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01 May 2024
--- Synergy Flavours has launched a new range of gin and tequila flavors, suitable for both alcoholic and low- and no-alcohol products. They were created from detailed analytical insights and are part of Synergy’s growing...
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30 Apr 2024
--- The European Council (EUCO) unveils its revised “breakfast directives,” which place stricter rules on the labeling and composition of fruit juices, fruit jams, honey and dehydrated milk used for and in...
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30 Apr 2024
--- Nestlé’s income accelerator program is helping cocoa farmers improve cocoa productivity by around 30%, as well as increase their net income, according to a new report published by KIT Institute.
30 Apr 2024
--- The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that UK food inflation is beginning to normalize and is likely to continue slowing if global food prices and domestic producer costs remain stable. However, geopolitical...
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30 Apr 2024
--- Grape marc or pomace is a substantial waste product of the wine industry, making up around 30% of the grape weight. US-based Sonomaceuticals upcycles the marc of Chardonnay grapes — one of the most abundant grapes of...
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30 Apr 2024
--- CP Kelco has completed a US$60 million expansion in production capacity for its citrus fiber product line. The company has ample capacity to support current and future customers’ citrus fiber supply needs.
29 Apr 2024
--- In April, disputes over the effectiveness of eco-labels, sustainability in supply chains, greenwashing and failures in animal welfare within the food industry were all significant issues. Food giant Nestlé pushed back...
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29 Apr 2024
--- Gut-friendly ingredients are increasingly associated with holistic well-being, urging formulators to tap into the functional F&B space for targeting health-conscious consumers. Food Ingredients First sits down with Paula...
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29 Apr 2024
--- Researchers have developed the first nanosensor to monitor salicylic acid (SA) in real-time during the early stages of stress response. This plant hormone is crucial for plant growth, development and stress responses to...
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26 Apr 2024
--- This week in industry news, Nestlé launched Nespresso in India to grow its premium coffee category. The FAO launched an initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials on farms amid the growing threat posed by...
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26 Apr 2024
--- Unilever reveals its results for the first quarter of 2023, noting a sales growth of 4.4% and volume growth increasing to 2.2%. All five of its five Business Groups (Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Nutrition, Home...
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26 Apr 2024
--- The UK has announced October 2027 as the new launch date for its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), putting an end to months of speculation. The scheme will encompass PET bottles, steel and aluminum cans but exclude glass bottles....
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