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NewsWestfalia Fruit’s avocado precision breeding promises resilient new varieties
Westfalia Fruit is pioneering precision breeding with AI and genetics to develop resilient, consumer-driven avocado varieties for global markets.
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NewsTesco and Bakkavor launch Finest Indian banquet ready-meal range
Tesco and Bakkavor have introduced a Finest Indian Banquet ready-meal range, celebrating Britain’s curry tradition for National Curry Week 2025.
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NewsNew UC Davis tool helps industry upcycle food byproducts and reduce waste
A new UC Davis database catalogues agricultural leftovers like tomato skins and pistachio hulls, helping food innovators reduce waste and upcycle resources.
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NewsSaveggy pilots edible plant-based coating to replace plastic in fresh produce
Swedish start-up Saveggy has developed an edible, plant-based coating for cucumbers, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. Backed by EIT Food, the company is piloting the solution with ICA and Odlarna, with plans to expand across Europe.
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NewsHovis expands AI partnership with IntelliAM in major multi-site deal
Bakery giant Hovis has signed a major deal with tech firm IntelliAM to roll out AI-driven productivity solutions across multiple sites.
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NewsEAT-Lancet report: Global food systems transformation could save 15 million lives
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report urges global food systems transformation to save lives, halve emissions and restore equity within planetary limits.
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NewsFSA opens consultation on BPA food packaging ban
The Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on banning BPA and related chemicals in food packaging to safeguard public health.
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DoorDash completes £2.9bn Deliveroo takeover in UK expansion
US food delivery giant DoorDash has finalised its £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo, pledging continuity and growth for UK stakeholders.
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NewsWalmart to eliminate synthetic dyes from private label food brands by 2027
Walmart joins other major US food makers in phasing out synthetic dyes, pledging to reformulate private label brands by 2027.
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NewsDimitra and NACCU partner to drive EUDR compliance for Kenya’s coffee farmers
Dimitra and NACCU have partnered to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform, farmers can digitally map their farms, assess deforestation risks, and generate compliance reports, while advancing carbon and ESG practices to access premium EU markets.
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NewsCambridge scientist shares labelling strategy to Greggs stakeholders to accelerate plant-based uptake
A Cambridge researcher claims Greggs could more than double sales of its vegan sausage roll by highlighting protein content, not carbon labels.
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NewsUK foodborne disease surveillance strengthened as FSA concludes PATH-SAFE programme
PATH-SAFE delivered new tools, genomic data and stronger partnerships, transforming UK foodborne disease surveillance and shaping future national biosecurity strategy.
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NewsStarbucks Protein Lattes: new high-protein drinks hit US stores
Starbucks is entering the functional beverage space with Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foam drinks in the US, providing up to 36 grams of protein per grande and a range of flavours from Vanilla to Banana Cream Matcha.
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NewsDanone inaugurates OneBiome Laboratory in Paris-Saclay, strengthening gut health innovation
Danone has inaugurated its OneBiome Laboratory in Paris-Saclay, a new global hub dedicated to microbiome science, nutrition and digital health, reinforcing its leadership in gut health innovation.
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NewsSuperfood ingredients market forecast to hit USD 338.6 billion by 2033
The global superfood ingredients market is projected to reach USD 338.6 billion by 2033, driven by rising consumer demand for nutrient-rich, functional foods and plant-based innovations across the food and beverage sector.
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NewsWalmart pasta meals pulled amid listeria outbreak
The USDA has issued a public health alert after Walmart Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce tested positive for listeria.
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NewsFDF welcomes export growth but urges action to secure UK food and drink future
UK food and drink exports rose 7.2 percent in H1 2025, the FDF says, but calls for government action to secure long-term growth.
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Starbucks closing stores in US and UK as part of major global restructure
Following a strategic review of its coffeehouse portfolio, the global coffee chain has announced plans to close stores in the US and UK and cut 900 US jobs.
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NewsUtz Brands to eliminate FD&C colours from all products by 2027
Utz Brands has pledged to remove all FD&C colours from its snack portfolio by the end of 2027, joining a growing number of US food manufacturers moving toward cleaner-label, additive-free products.
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NewsBSI launches new ISO food safety standards to strengthen global supply chain resilience
BSI has issued seven updated ISO 22000 food safety standards, including new requirements for retail, wholesale and a certifiable management system, strengthening global supply chain resilience.