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Russia lifts ban on US pork imports, but imposes further measures

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russia has lifted an official ban on US pork, but new measures have been imposed which may limit opportunities to supply. With tensions between the two countries continuing to grow, experts warned the future of pork supply remains unclear.

Palm oil industry reaches sustainability ‘tipping point’

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Most of the world’s palm oil is set to be sustainably sourced, after Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) became the latest major supplier to commit to forest conservation last week, says Catapult, an organisation working to end deforestation-linked commodities...

Upbeat mood at Gulfood

By GMN reporter

Traders visiting Dubai for the Gulfood exhibition described the mood as "resolutely upbeat".

WHO recommends halving sugar intake advice

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised halving sugar intake advice from 10% of total calories to 5% of total calories in a new dietary guideline proposal.