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EUDR ‘no risk’ status at risk as member states object

The European Council has raised a serious grievance about the no risk amendment to the EUDR, passed by the European Parliament, in last week’s vote to delay the regulation by a year.

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K-pop, AI and the future of food tech – how Gen Alpha will lead the change

Tomorrow’s food technology is happening right now, a leading food futurist has claimed in his assessment of what tech is and will drive Europe’s food and drink sector forward.

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How the EU is future-proofing food systems

Sustainable agricultural practices are essential to safeguard food security, land and livelihoods. How are EU regulations helping to improve processes and mitigate climate change?

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Are there hidden dangers to fortification?

Fortification is fast becoming the go-to for F&B brands looking to boost the health benefits of products. But could this actually have the opposite effect?

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FrieslandCampina invests in health

FrieslandCampina Ingredients aims to fuel the current consumer demand for health through proteins and prebiotics.

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Raw Beet Sugar: The sweetener to create products that meet consumer needs

Consumers are turning to natural, regional and less-processed foods. How can manufacturers leverage raw beet sugar as a European-produced alternative to cane sugar?

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Europe’s fast-food majors failing on poultry welfare progress

Fast-food giants across Europe are failing foul on poultry welfare measures, with few making recent progress and others moving backwards on previous gains, a damning new report criticises.

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Could keto diet improve autoimmune disease symptoms?

The controversial keto diet is lauded by supporters and condemned by critics. So will research linking it to autoimmune benefits tip the scale in its favour? And what F&B NPD opportunities could that create?

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Arla Food Ingredients edges closer to Volac buyout

Arla Foods Ingredients will push ahead with its acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition following local competition authority approval.

FoodNavigator Investigates: From AI to UPF

From EUDR to alt meats, ultra-processed foods to gut health, FoodNavigator’s ‘watch’ series delves deeper into the subjects that matter to you.

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Saccharin daily intake threshold almost doubles post EFSA review

Safe daily intake limits for saccharin have been almost doubled by the European Food Safety Authority following a new review on the sweetener.

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Start-up pitch: MicroHarvest is making sustainable protein from microorganisms

Climate change is threatening existing food sources, making the discovery of viable alternatives essential. MicroHarvest believes microorganisms to be a sustainable, scalable solution.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From functional drinks to brand redesigns

This week, two brands are revamping their identity. Plus, we have two functional drinks launches, and an old coffee brand venturing into the flavoured category.

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EUDR delay venom and outrage: the aftermath of the vote

EUDR’s 12-month delay has been met with condemnation from organisations across the world following yesterday's controversial vote.

EUDR delay confirmed after European Parliament vote

EUDR implementation will be delayed a year, the European Parliament has confirmed following a vote overcoming the last barrier to the delay's approval.

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Lidl bolsters British food investment to £21bn over five years

German discounter Lidl is boosting its spend on British produce over the next five years, exceeding its original target, to £21bn.

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Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.

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Trump trade tariffs: Brexit Britain could fare better than EU

Donald Trump’s threatening trade tariffs loom over global economies a week on from the US general election, though countries like the UK may be less impacted than the EU.