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EUDR extension greenlit by European Council as 200 NGOs call for go-ahead

The European Council has greenlit the Commission’s proposals to delay EUDR by 12 months, despite protests from hundreds of environmental and other groups calling for its immediate implementation.

Nestlé Q3 2024 financial update paints a picture familiar to competitors. Image/Nestlé

Nestlé cuts profit predictions amid weak market and board reshuffle

Nestlé is making senior leadership and operational changes as the global food behemoth trims its full-year sales forecast again due to a weak market.

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Taste, nutrition and sustainability – is collaboration the key ingredient?

Achieving sustainability throughout the supply chain is an important and complex challenge, especially when factoring in key requirements such as nutrition, taste and texture. How can it be done?

When will the price of olive oil come down?

The price of olive oil has shot up, causing headaches for manufacturers and consumers. So, what does the future hold for this costly commodity, and will the price ever come down?

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When is iron most bioavailable?

When it comes to essential nutrients, its vital to understand when they are at their most bioavailable. Iron is no exception.

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Innovations in plant proteins see 'egg replacers' addressing evolving diets and environmental concerns

Startups and ingredients companies are innovating with plant-based solutions for egg replacement and egg reduction in bakery, pastry and savory. How are they helping manufacturers achieve cost savings while meeting consumer demand?

What are the top food and drink trends consumers will be buying into in 2025? Image/Getty

From black lime to Celtic salt: 10 radical F&B trends for 2025

These new top food and drink trends for 2025 are off the wall, featuring dramatic dried citrus, exotic spices for coffee and hormone-balancing cuisines. So, what will consumers be chowing down on next year?

What lessons can other commodities learn from the RSPO and palm oil for EUDR implementation? Image/Getty

EUDR and getting it right: Four lessons from the RSPO

Broad unpreparedness led the world to rebel against EUDR’s enforcement. Now the clock could be reset for another 12 months, what can the global supply chain do to reach compliance?

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Gut health: What’s next for this major F&B trend?

Consumer demand for ‘gut-friendly’ foods and beverages is growing fast, and industry is innovating just as quickly to meet it. So, what’s next for this seemingly unstoppable trend?

The start-up produces the haem proteins commonly found in edible plants, but without the inhibitors that affect their bioavailability. Image Source: Getty Images/Nataliia Mysak

Start-up fights iron deficiency through precision fermentation

A biotech start-up is producing iron compounds, through precision fermentation, that are more bioavailable than much naturally occurring iron in plants.

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Brands risk forgoing their cultural research – as Heinz recently learned

The slightest sniff of cultural insensitivity will generate social uproar, as Heinz recently experienced with a now withdrawn pasta sauce advert. But what is the real risk to FMCG brands of not doing their culture homework?

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New EU novel food rules countdown begins

Novel foods in Europe will be subject to new safety assessments early next year as the European Food Safety Authority updates processes to better reflect the changing landscape and potentially speed up approvals.

How two start-ups are improving food safety and quality with innovation

Food safety and quality are two sides of the same coin. But how is the process of making food not only safe but beneficial for the consumer being made more efficient?

Food and beverage is gearing up for Veganuary 2025. So what are the secrets this year? Image/Getty

Revealed: the drivers set to boost Veganuary 2025's sales

The Veganuary movement is rocketing, gaining power and influence. It has become a staple across Europe, so how will brands drive Veganuary 2025 sales to new heights?

Organic sales on the rise, but what strategy will grow them further?

Why shoppers are turning towards costly organic food and drink

More consumers are buying pricier organic food and drink, despite continuing cost-of-living pressures, with sales expected to rocket as governments push to make organic farming central to future sustainability strategies.

NPD Trend Tracker: From festive treats to spooky spirits

Discover the latest innovations from the world of food and beverages.

Reformulation is rife in F&B but consumers aren't sold yet

Brands are reformulating to improve nutritional value and reduce or remove ‘unhealthy’ ingredient levels. But this is not always a vote winner with customers. Why?

The new FAQs cover key uncertainties over the EUDR. Image Source: Getty Images/Ryan McVay

EUDR: Answering the key questions

On the day the Commission announced it was advising a delay to EUDR, new FAQs were released to provide further clarity on the regulation.

Is this real deal hangover cure? Sure Shot thinks so. Image/Sure Shot

Supplementary drink that combats effects of alcohol targets European growth

Hangover cure? Apparently so as one US start-up claims the consequences of a heavy night could be resigned to the past for Europeans, should the brand debut on this side of the pond.

UPF linked to type 2 diabetes - what does this mean for industry?

New research has linked ultra-processed foods to type 2 diabetes. How will this latest blow impact the food and beverage industry and is reformulation the only solution?