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WRAP urges governments to prioritise food waste at COP31
Global NGO WRAP is pressing world leaders at COP31 to accelerate food waste prevention, arguing that tackling the one billion tonnes of food lost or wasted annually could deliver significant climate, economic and food security benefits.
One third of suspected infant peanut allergies may be unnecessary
A new Australian study has found that more than one third of infants suspected of having a peanut allergy showed no reaction during supervised oral food challenges, raising important questions about current diagnostic practices.
Ivy Farm wins UK approval for cultivated wagyu pet food ingredient
British cultivated meat company Ivy Farm Technologies has become the first company to receive UK regulatory approval to supply cell-grown wagyu beef as a pet food ingredient.
Meatly moves to Imperial College site ahead of 2027 production launch
Cultivated meat company Meatly has relocated to Imperial College London’s Grapht Works manufacturing facility in West London, as it prepares to launch large-scale production operations in 2027.
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UK and EU reach landmark post-Brexit food trade agreement
A draft UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement could remove most post-Brexit border checks on food and agricultural products, delivering an estimated £5.1 billion in annual economic benefits for businesses.
Danone opens Shanghai research hub for Asia-Pacific nutrition innovation
Danone has opened a new Shanghai Research & Innovation Centre to advance nutrition science, microbiome research and digital health across China and Asia-Pacific.
Ghanaian university launches centre to combat food fraud
The University of Cape Coast has launched the Africa Centre for Food Integrity, dedicated to tackling food fraud, developing rapid authentication technologies and boosting consumer confidence in African food products.
Tesco launches nutrient-dense Plentifuel chilled meals range
Tesco has unveiled Plentifuel, a new range of chilled meals developed with nutritionists to deliver high protein, fibre and essential micronutrients in convenient 300g portions for £3.
Portable PFAS sensor could bring water testing outside the laboratory
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have developed a low-cost sensor capable of detecting trace PFAS contamination in water, potentially making on-site monitoring more accessible.
Six countries urge faster action on food systems and biodiversity at COP17
Ministers from six countries urge faster action on biodiversity as new agricultural data highlights potential gains in productivity, resource efficiency and food security.
Potato protein offers potential gluten-free alternative for plant-based meat
Researchers have identified potato protein as a potential replacement for wheat gluten in plant-based meat, although flavour challenges remain unresolved.
US dairy processors invest $15 billion in manufacturing expansion across 23 states
US dairy processors are betting big on future demand, with more than 85 manufacturing projects planned or underway through 2030 to expand capacity and tap into growing markets.
AI forecasts rise in Salmonella antimicrobial resistance across China by 2050
AI modelling identifies 84 Salmonella resistance traits predicted to increase across China’s food chain by 2050, highlighting potential gaps in food safety surveillance programmes.
UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt explore starch-based grease barriers for paper food packaging
UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt are developing starch-based grease barriers for paper food packaging, aiming to improve performance and recyclability as demand for sustainable alternatives grows.
Calcium-rich whey permeate helps maintain bone density in postmenopausal women
A clinical trial involving Arla Foods Ingredients found dairy-derived calcium matched conventional supplements in supporting bone health, highlighting potential functional food applications.
Danone backs regenerative agriculture across 2,500 hectares of UK farmland
Danone has partnered with Landscape Enterprise Networks to support regenerative agriculture among British oat farmers, improving soil health and resilience.
Cyberattack sends supermarket fridges to 50°C as 700 French stores hit
A major cyberattack has forced supermarkets across France to discard fresh and frozen food after hackers manipulated refrigeration controls, exposing vulnerabilities in critical cold chain infrastructure.
University of Lincoln secures £4.8m funding for agri-food robotics hub
The £4.8 million investment will help accelerate robotics adoption across UK food production, providing businesses with funding, testing facilities and expertise to overcome barriers to automation.
Arla expands farmer incentives to cut dairy emissions from 2027
Arla is increasing financial rewards for farmers tackling emissions, introducing six new measures from January 2027 to accelerate decarbonisation across the dairy supply chain.
Celebrities and MPs demand end to male chick culling
More than 45 million male chicks are killed annually in the UK, but campaigners, politicians and high-profile figures are demanding the Government set a firm deadline to end the practice.
UK agrifood network tackles antimicrobial resistance with £54m UKRI funding
A newly funded UK research network is bringing together farmers, vets, industry and policymakers to address one of the most pressing challenges facing food production - antimicrobial resistance in agrifood systems.
Global alliance targets single environmental footprinting standard for food
A new alliance led by WRAP and Wageningen University & Research is urging food and beverage businesses to help establish a global standard for measuring product environmental footprints.
New violet blue light treatment targets Campylobacter on raw chicken
Researchers at the University of Reading have demonstrated that violet-blue photodynamic inactivation can eliminate all tested strains of Campylobacter.
California targets ultra-processed foods with sweeping new health legislation
California has signed a new health legislation targeting ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks and weight-loss supplements, with updated labelling rules and tighter restrictions.
British Nutrition Foundation calls for stronger food education policy in UK schools
The new white paper says food education is being overlooked in curriculum, public health and sustainability policy, and makes eight recommendations for change.
Food waste consuming 1.4 billion hectares of land globally, FAO warns
Food that is never eaten occupies 1.4 billion hectares of land worldwide, with the UN warning that progress on reducing food loss and waste has stalled and global targets are being missed.
FSA issues new regulatory guidance for cell-cultivated food developers
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have released new guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated food products in Great Britain.
Tesco launches nitrite-free bacon and ham range
Tesco has introduced a new own-brand range of bacon and ham made without added nitrites, as online consumer searches for such products rise by more than 360 percent year-on-year.
Shorter shelf life wrongly signals healthier food, study finds
Research from the UBC Sauder School of Business suggests shoppers use shelf life as a shortcut for judging how natural and healthy a product is, despite no reliable link between them.
California schools face challenges phasing out ultra-processed foods
New Stanford Medicine research highlights the hurdles California school districts face as landmark legislation requires the elimination of ultra-processed foods from menus by 2035.