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Mounting evidence of rising global food fraud
Food fraud rarely reveals itself willingly. The Food Authenticity Network examines what three years of monitoring can tell us about a problem that remains notoriously difficult to measure.
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As scrutiny of nitrites grows, Ben Cornwell examines the evidence, how current UK and EU regulations differ and what’s required to reformulate processed meat without them.
ArticleWhy food testing programmes need to get smarter, not just bigger
How can manufacturers make food testing smarter? Mondelēz Europe’s Nia Owen-Cortez explains how data, governance and risk-based thinking can strengthen testing programmes.
OpinionThe bitter taste of sustainable coffee
The world wants and needs more sustainable food production, but who should pay for it? Chris Elliott examines the growing cost burden on coffee farmers and what must change to ensure the prized cup of joe can be produced responsibly for generations to come.
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Researchers have identified potato protein as a potential replacement for wheat gluten in plant-based meat, although flavour challenges remain unresolved.
NewsUS dairy processors invest $15 billion in manufacturing expansion across 23 states
US dairy processors are betting big on future demand, with more than 85 manufacturing projects planned or underway through 2030 to expand capacity and tap into growing markets.
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AI modelling identifies 84 Salmonella resistance traits predicted to increase across China’s food chain by 2050, highlighting potential gaps in food safety surveillance programmes.
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UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt are developing starch-based grease barriers for paper food packaging, aiming to improve performance and recyclability as demand for sustainable alternatives grows.
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