All articles by Ben Cornwell – Page 3
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NewsSpecright launches automated PPWR compliance reporting tool
New capability aims to help food and beverage businesses prepare packaging declarations before PPWR requirements take effect in August 2026.
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NewsMPs tell government to ‘stand up to food industry’ over England’s obesity crisis
Committee demands mandatory healthy sales targets, tougher advertising rules and limits on industry influence as UK obesity costs reach £74.3 billion.
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ArticleMoving AI beyond pilot: a compliance guide for food businesses
AI can improve forecasting, traceability and customer communications, but food businesses remain accountable when failures create safety or compliance risks. Here is what technical and compliance leaders should consider before moving AI from pilot to production.
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NewsNew cocoa risk assessment guidance targets EU deforestation data gaps
The World Cocoa Foundation and the Alliance of Bioversity International launch guidance to strengthen cocoa deforestation checks as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across complex global supply chains.
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NewsEuropean Commission updates EUDR scope and digital tools for commodity supply chains
Soluble coffee and selected palm oil derivatives may enter EUDR scope as Brussels updates reporting tools ahead of compliance deadlines.
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NewsFDA writes to infant formula manufacturers urging them to tighten supplier oversight
US regulator demands stronger ingredient controls after botulism outbreaks and contamination incidents exposed vulnerabilities across global infant formula supply chains.
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NewsNichols targets functional drinks market with Myprotein clear whey water launch
Nichols will challenge milk-based protein drinks with a sugar-free clear whey water range launching across UK retail in September 2026.
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NewsFSA issues new guidance for cell-cultivated food approvals
The four new guidance documents aim to cut approval delays and help UK cell-cultivated food businesses meet safety and hygiene rules.
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ArticleWhy scaling food biotechnology is an engineering challenge, not just a scientific one
As fermentation and microbial production scale up, Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe President Ola Elmqvist explains why reliability, efficiency and economics – not biology alone – will determine commercial success.
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NewsAustralia opens $17m food manufacturing innovation hub
The new Central Coast facility gives food and drink SMEs access to commercial-scale production, technical expertise and specialist growth support.
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NewsFood leaders warn next PM that food security cannot be taken for granted
Food and farming leaders warn urgent reform is needed to strengthen supply chains, protect consumers and keep UK food security on the political agenda.
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NewsHovis Bakeries launches as ABF completes landmark £75m deal
The new business will target bakery innovation, healthier ranges and distribution efficiencies as ABF seeks to reshape the UK bread market.
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NewsM&S recalls Truffle Gouda in Northern Ireland over listeria risk
The retailer has warned customers not to eat the affected Truffle Gouda after Listeria monocytogenes was identified.
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NewsUK food companies lead cage-free egg transition as global deadlines slip
The EggTrack 2025 report shows strong UK progress on cage-free sourcing, while missed deadlines expose gaps across global food supply chains.
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NewsGEA consolidates biotechnology scale-up centre in Sarstedt
The €4 million centre will test precision fermentation and cell cultivation processes before food firms commit to industrial-scale production plans.
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NewsCarlsberg targets Asian market growth with Sapporo beer venture
Carlsberg will expand Sapporo Premium Beer across Asian markets and the UK through a new joint venture and licensing partnership.
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NewsEU approves fibre-based novel food additive targeting weight gain
EU approval of IPE could open new opportunities for satiety-led foods targeting gradual weight gain before drug intervention.
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NewsNestlé to remove artificial colours from products globally by end of 2026
Nestlé will remove artificial colourings worldwide by end of 2026, as manufacturers face rising pressure to simplify recipes and reduce synthetic additives.
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NewsBreast Cancer UK urges switch from plastic cooking utensils over food-contact chemical concerns
The charity warns heat and wear may drive chemical migration into food as pressure builds for tighter UK food-contact material rules.
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NewsNew Listeria label proposed for ready-to-eat foods such as smoked salmon
DTU National Food Institute researchers say a voluntary “STABILISED” label could help consumers identify ready-to-eat foods that prevent Listeria growth and reduce infections.