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Greencore set to acquire Bakkavor in landmark £1.2 billion deal
Greencore’s £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor will reshape the fresh prepared food sector, pending regulatory approval.
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The unintended and worrying consequences of EUDR
Professor Chris Elliott reveals the highlights and anticipated pitfalls of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), noting holes to fill in the proverbial dike to swerve the tactics of devious greenwashers.
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UK food strategy board launched to drive public health and food system reform
A new UK Food Strategy Advisory Board has been launched to drive food policy reform, improve public health, and strengthen the food system through industry and government collaboration
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RFK’s push for food safety reform: experts analyse the debate over GRAS
A loophole in food safety regulations allows companies to bypass rigorous FDA oversight, potentially putting consumers at risk. Now, RFK Jr is taking aim at the 'Generally Recognised as Safe' (GRAS) system, sparking a debate that could reshape the future of food additives. Experts weigh in on the potential reforms…
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FDF urges action as Brexit bureaucracy strangles UK food exports by a third
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) calls for immediate government intervention to address post-Brexit trade barriers and 34 percent decline in UK food exports to the EU.
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US-EU trade war escalates: Trump threatens 200 percent tariffs on EU alcohol
President Trump threatens 200 percent tariffs on EU alcohol, escalating a US-EU trade battle that could disrupt global beverage markets.
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Navigating food safety and quality in an era of global challenges
Barilla’s Roberto Buttini shares the pasta company’s proactive strategies for heading off product challenges in today’s uncertain climate.
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Aldi and Walmart among 20 global retailers exposed in new report for methane inaction
A new report exposes the top 20 global food retailers for failing to tackle 'super-heater' methane gas emissions in their supply chains.
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The illegal meat timebomb ticking louder and louder but the government has cloth ears….
The UK's illegal meat crisis is spiralling out of control. Professor Chris Elliott warns that government inaction risks devastating consequences for food safety and farming.
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International Women’s Day: segueing into everyday
Mecca Ibrahim, co-founder of Women In The Food Industry, argues that gender equality in food production is not just a moral issue but a business necessity. With progress slow and setbacks increasing, the industry must act now to drive meaningful change.
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The cascading food safety impacts of tariffs on the food industry
Benjamin Miller at The Acheson Group explores how the recent US tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports could send shockwaves through the food supply chain, creating new and complex safety risks.
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Third of children set to be overweight or obese by 2050, study warns
A shocking new study has forecast that by 2050, one in three children and adolescents across the globe will be overweight or obese, with drastic increases expected within just the next five years. Experts warn urgent action is needed now to avoid an irreversible public health crisis.
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THRIVING Food Futures hub set to shape UK’s net zero food policies
The new research hub aims to reshape UK food policies, promoting sustainable, healthy diets to tackle climate and public health challenges.
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Trumpian America: staring at a food safety crisis
Baffled by the machinations of Donald Trump, Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the US President’s impact on food safety…and it’s not good.
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Food4Education’s Wawira Njiru recognised as a 2025 CNBC Changemaker
Wawira Njiru, CEO of Food4Education, has been named on CNBC’s 2025 Changemakers list for transforming school feeding in Africa.
