All Agriculture & Fresh Produce articles
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ReportScaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods: inside the industrial reality of food innovation
New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. The Scaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods report explores whow to turn promising science into industrial reality.
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NewsUK beef hits US shelves tariff-free for the first time, cutting export costs for British businesses
The first tariff-free shipment of UK beef has arrived in the US, cutting export costs and unlocking a £70 million trade opportunity for British farmers and food producers.
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NewsFDA upgrades frozen blueberries recall to Class I over listeria concern
More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries recalled across US and Canada after listeria detection triggers highest-risk FDA action.
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NewsGovernment backs farmers with £345 million productivity and innovation funding
Government unveils major funding package accelerating farm innovation, productivity and resilience to strengthen profitability and support more affordable food long term.
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NewsIUCN and CGIAR unite to accelerate nature-positive global food systems transformation
The new global partnership will drive sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across farming and food production systems.
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NewsNUS fermentation breakthrough boosts kombu nutrition and flavour
The new co-fermentation technique boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening commercial opportunities for functional seaweed foods, beverages and next-generation plant-based products worldwide.
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NewsMorrisons strengthens British food production with £1.6bn farming investment
Retailer commits £1.6 billion investment in 2026 to support UK farmers, strengthen long-term supply partnerships and secure resilient domestic food production.
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OpinionMycotoxins: the silent, escalating threat to global food security
Amid the countless prominent effects of climate change lies a growing problem that’s been sidelined and misunderstood for too long. Professor Chris Elliott reveals why we must collectively sharpen up our approach to tackling mycotoxins in our food.
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NewsMcCain launches regenerative ‘UK Farm of the Future’ in Yorkshire
McCain is opening a regenerative farming research site in North Yorkshire, helping British growers boost resilience amid climate, soil and policy pressures.
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NewsQueen Mary University of London develops handheld AI grape ripeness sensor for winemakers
Queen Mary University of London’s RipenAI handheld sensor gives winemakers instant grape ripeness data, improving harvest planning and quality.
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NewsGeneral Mills partners with Euralis to accelerate regenerative agriculture in sweetcorn production
General Mills and Euralis have launched a regenerative agriculture partnership to transform Green Giant sweetcorn production in southwest France.
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NewsUndercooked beans pose lectin health risk, warns EFSA
EFSA says raw or undercooked pulses can trigger illness across all ages, urging proper soaking and boiling to deactivate harmful lectins.
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NewsGlobal water bankruptcy declared as UN warns food systems at risk
UN report warns irreversible water losses threaten global food systems, urging governments to reset policy before shortages destabilise agriculture and markets.
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NewsBamboo emerges as promising sustainable superfood in global academic review
First global academic review links bamboo consumption to metabolic, gut and antioxidant benefits, while warning correct preparation is essential.
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NewsUS resets dietary guidelines, backing more protein and fewer ultra-processed foods
New US dietary guidelines prioritise protein and whole foods while urging Americans to cut highly processed foods in major nutrition reset.
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OpinionFood fraud 2026 and beyond: new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe.
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NewsGlobal food waste costs surge as annual supply chain losses near $540 billion
New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots.
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NewsGovernment launches new farming board to put growers at heart of UK food policy
New Farming and Food Partnership Board aims to boost productivity, profitability and UK food security through closer collaboration across the supply chain.
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NewsGreencore clears final CMA hurdle to seal £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition
Watchdog approval clears path for Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition after chilled sauces concerns resolved through Bristol site divestment.
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NewsLarge food and farming alliance urges government to deliver strong UK food strategy reform
Five alliances representing 160 organisations urge UK ministers to legislate for healthier diets, sustainable farming and long-term food system reform.