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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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ArticleWhat happens to fresh food when there is no next delivery?
Commercial shipping exposes the limits of fragile food supply chains and the urgent need for resilience. Coby Sella, Chief Executive Officer of Agwa, argues that the lessons now playing out at sea signal where the wider food system is heading.
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ArticleHow wellbeing will drive food sector’s next phase of growth
Backed by data-driven insight, Sharon Bligh from the Consumer Goods Forum cuts to the heart of how manufacturers can get ahead of the curve by catering to the distinct yet varying needs of today’s consumer.
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OpinionCold chains, red-hot risks: the critical infrastructure not talked about enough
Few things spread fear more effectively than mistrust of the food supply. Professor Chris Elliott demonstrates how decisive cold chains are to the safety of food systems and why their protection must be a top priority and collective effort.
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ArticleRebuilding food from air: how Solar Foods is scaling a new production system
Solar Foods is pioneering a new way to produce protein using energy, microbiology and gas fermentation instead of agriculture. New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to Dr Juha-Pekka Pitkänen about the technical, regulatory and industrial challenges of scaling this novel food technology.
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OpinionMicroplastics, PET packaging and the need for standardised science
Microplastics are a growing concern for consumers and the food industry. But how much of the coverage reflects the evidence? Laura Stewart, Executive Director at NAPCOR, argues that conclusions about PET should be based on robust science and its long-established safety record.
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OpinionGoodbye barcodes, hello digital labelling
The barcode has underpinned food supply chains for decades, but changing consumer expectations and regulatory requirements are driving a shift towards smarter packaging. Rob Allen, Divisional Manager for Packing Solutions at Interfood Technology, reveals why QR codes are moving from novelty to necessity – filling the information gaps that are now essential in modern food systems.
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ArticleHow fermentation can transform the global food system
Shirin Bamezai, PhD candidate in synthetic biology at Imperial College London, and Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Director of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, examine how advances in synthetic biology are transforming this ancient practice for the future of food.
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OpinionCriminals innovate and so must we: what the Food Fraud Festival taught us
Taking a novel approach to engaging the brains and imagination of its participants, Chris Elliott reflects on the success of the Food Fraud Festival and why this strategy is what we need to tackle tenacious fraudsters.
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ArticleThe Compliance Imperative: How Electrochemical Testing Is Transforming Water Quality Monitoring in Food and Beverage Production
Tightening regulatory demands are pushing food and beverage operators to treat water quality monitoring as a core compliance function, with auditable, traceable records now an operational necessity rather than a best practice. Electrochemical testing — and Palintest’s Kemio platform in particular — is meeting this need by delivering consistent results across challenging sample types and automatically logging every test against operator, location, and time.
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OpinionUK food policy – ‘Wouldn’t it be nice…’
Dr Clive Black reflects on the value of the no brainer that is shoring up the UK food system. With reasons aplenty and rewards galore, he questions – what are we waiting for?
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ArticleThe forever challenge: how the food industry must rise to meet PFAS
Thousands of compounds, a compliance environment that shifts at both federal and state level, and exposure routes that begin long before food reaches a factory gate, PFAS were always going to be a difficult problem. What is becoming clearer is just how long the food industry will be living with them – and how much the science of detecting them will have to keep pace.
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ReportGlobal Food Supply Chains in 2026: building resilience under pressure
Climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption are reshaping global food systems. The Global Food Supply Chains in 2026 report explores how the industry is responding as resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.
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OpinionThe sustainability vs food safety quandry: saving the planet while risking food safety
Food safety and sustainability are inseparable, explains Professor Chris Elliott, noting the uncomfortable realisation that improvements to one often lead to weakness in the other. Read about why food safety frameworks must evolve alongside circular economy policies to realise the benefits of food innovation.
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ArticleNew Food launches new website designed for food industry professionals
New Food has launched an updated website to improve access to content across food manufacturing, food safety and innovation, alongside a new membership model that provides full access to premium analysis, reports and expert commentary.
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OpinionEl Niño and the global food system: the warnings from history
Chris Elliott delivers a sobering blow that we may not want to face but will be impossible to ignore. How familiar are you with El Niño?
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OpinionFood security is national security: lessons from the 2026 Gulf Crisis
Global shockwaves through the food system serve to illustrate our true proximity to global conflict. Chris Elliott reflects on the actions we must take to protect food supplies against these external shocks.
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InterviewSafeguarding food safety in a world of shifting supply chains
On the floor of the GFSI Conference 2026 in Vancouver, New Food spoke with GFSI Interim Director Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson about the challenges of building resilient food safety systems as supply chains grow more complex.
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ArticleGFSI insights 2026: Why DNA verification is becoming critical to protecting food value
DNA verification is becoming essential for protecting premium food claims. GFSI 2026 leaders explain why traceability is now about proof, not just paperwork.
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OpinionUK food security: what will it take…?
With the UK producing less than half its food, national security and growth are at risk. It’s time for a bold, cross-government plan to rebuild a resilient, self-sufficient food system.