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Canada unveils first National Food Security Strategy with £1.6bn investment
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils first national strategy to boost food processing, increase competition and tackle high grocery prices.
UK approval of Wegovy pill signals next phase of GLP-1 growth
MHRA approval makes Wegovy the UK’s first GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, offering eligible patients an alternative to injections.
Lancet study links Chile food reforms to lower childhood obesity risk
Research published in The Lancet suggests Chile’s combined food labelling, marketing and school food reforms plausibly reduced obesity risk in young children.
ofi expands traceability as 200,000 households achieve living income
New sustainability report highlights progress on farmer incomes, human rights due diligence, climate action and supply chain traceability.
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SWARM Engineering secures $10m to scale agrifood AI platform
Agrifood AI specialist SWARM has secured $10 million in fresh funding as manufacturers seek smarter ways to navigate supply chain volatility.
Arla research exposes Britain’s growing nutrition gap
Arla research highlights widespread nutrient deficiencies and affordability barriers, prompting calls for industry-wide action to improve diets.
Lidl backs British berry production with £500m investment
Retailer signs five-year grower agreements as demand for British berries rises and producers face cost and climate pressures.
PepsiCo scales autonomous freight deployment with multi-year Gatik partnership
PepsiCo expands autonomous trucking across North America as it seeks additional logistics capacity across its food and beverage supply chain.
Ingredion agrees terms of £2.7bn acquisition of Tate & Lyle
The board-approved deal would combine Ingredion’s texture and sugar reduction expertise with Tate & Lyle’s strengths in mouthfeel, sweetening and fortification.
Sainsbury’s phases out brown eggs in Net Zero push
The retailer is switching its own-brand egg range to white shells as it looks to cut supply chain emissions and accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
Unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, WHO reports
WHO estimates find unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, with children and low-income regions hardest hit.
Researchers identify five barriers slowing Europe’s food system transformation
New research highlights five structural barriers slowing progress towards healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems across Europe.
Cargill invests €56m in Belgium food production expansion
Cargill has invested €56 million in Belgium to expand edible oils and chocolate production while strengthening European food innovation capabilities.
UNECE targets fresh produce food loss with new industry guidance
UNECE has agreed new guidance and trade measures aimed at reducing food loss across fresh and dried produce supply chains.
Nestlé reports 26 percent emissions reduction across dairy supply chain
The company’s first Dairy Plan report details emissions cuts, regenerative agriculture progress and support for 130,000 dairy farmers globally.
Natasha’s Foundation launches £10m allergy prevention research prize
The £10m research prize challenges scientists to find new ways to prevent food allergies before they start.
Arla and DMK complete merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
The merger brings together 11,200 farmers and aims to strengthen food security, resilience and sustainability across Europe.
Scientists turn plastic waste into faster-degrading packaging material
New upcycling process could help food packaging manufacturers convert existing plastics into materials that break down more easily.
PepsiCo Foundation and EIT Food back young European farmers
PepsiCo Foundation-backed initiative will support 900 young farmers across Europe with resilience, agritech and business training in 2026.
Salmonella cases hit decade high in England
UK food businesses face renewed food safety pressure as Salmonella and Campylobacter infections remain persistently high across England.
Aberystwyth University scientists develop seaweed-based plastic food packaging alternative
Aberystwyth University scientists develop biodegradable seaweed food wrapping as manufacturers seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastic packaging.
Nestlé and Danone face fresh scrutiny after baby food microplastics findings
Greenpeace-backed research detected thousands of microplastic particles in baby food pouches, raising concerns over packaging safety and infant exposure.
Strait of Hormuz closure could spark global food price crisis, FAO warns
FAO warns governments and food industry leaders have six to 12 months to prevent escalating inflation and supply chain disruption.
Tesco boosts higher welfare British pork production through expanded farmer scheme
Retailer increases Sustainable Pig Group by 30 percent, investing £2m annually to expand higher welfare British pork production.