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MPs and Paul McCartney back letter opposing EU plant-based meat naming ban
Cross-party MPs and Paul McCartney urge EU to drop plant-based naming ban, warning it risks confusion, higher costs and climate progress.
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Panorama’s PFAS wake-up call: why the UK food industry must act now
The BBC Panorama episode on ‘forever chemicals’ has put PFAS contamination in UK food under the spotlight. Here’s why manufacturers can’t afford to ignore it.
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Heineken research shows cultural shift powering global alcohol moderation movement
Heineken’s global study finds consumers confidently choosing low- and no-alcohol drinks, reflecting a powerful cultural shift toward moderation and responsible consumption.
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Iron-fortified hemp biochar sharply reduces PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in crops
New study finds iron-fortified hemp biochar sharply reduces PFAS forever chemicals entering radishes from contaminated soil, offering food producers a promising mitigation tool.
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EU bioeconomy strategy 2025 sets sights on sustainable growth
The European Union has launched its 2025 bioeconomy strategy to drive sustainable growth, circular practices, and innovation. Explore how biotechnology and fermentation can help companies scale efficiently while supporting environmental goals.
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Plastic chewing gum: a hidden health threat to young consumers
Despite acknowledgement of the negative environmental impact of discarded gum, impacts on health have largely gone unreported. Here, Cuong Cao from Queen’s University Belfast and founder of Nuud Keir Carnie relay startling study results quantifying the levels of microplastics leached into the body from these polymer gums, highlighting the need…
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NIZO and University of Twente launch device tracking how ingredients affect cognition
NIZO and the University of Twente have launched a Gut–Brain Axis on Chip that tracks how nutrients affect brain function, offering food innovators an animal-free testing solution.
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UK extends sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees to curb obesity
The UK will extend its sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees, pushing manufacturers to reformulate products as part of efforts to curb obesity.
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The science of next-gen ingredients: fermentation, formulation and function
25 November 2025 | By TA Instruments
Discover how fermentation-driven innovation and advanced formulation science are shaping the next generation of functional food ingredients, with insights from leading R&D and applications experts.
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New systematic review reveals strongest early-life risk factors for childhood obesity
A comprehensive new review of 177 global studies has pinpointed the strongest maternal and infant factors linked to childhood obesity in the first 1,000 days of life, offering insights to guide early prevention strategies.
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Lancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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First confirmed death from alpha-gal meat allergy caused by tick bite
US researchers have confirmed the first fatality from alpha-gal meat allergy, triggered by a tick bite and delayed anaphylaxis.
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Silent Enemies: Author’s Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable…
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GLP-1 users want taste, texture and satiety, Tate & Lyle reports
New Tate & Lyle research reveals how GLP-1 users’ food preferences are shifting and where manufacturers can innovate to meet changing expectations.
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Why the FSA’s Partial Nitrite Review must be retracted
Professors Chris Elliott and Brian Green reveal how newly released Committee on Toxicity minutes expose fundamental flaws in the Food Standards Agency’s partial nitrites review. They set out why the review must be withdrawn and replaced with a comprehensive, scientifically robust assessment that reflects the full body of evidence.
