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NewsAston University and Mondelēz launch flavour filtration research partnership
New research partnership aims to develop membrane filtration technologies that enhance flavours, aromas and nutrients in food products.
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NewsCounterfeit wine and prosecco worth £500k seized in NFCU alcohol fraud investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit seizes 67,000 counterfeit bottles and arrests suspect in major operation targeting fraudulent wine imports.
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NewsMelt&Marble secures US self-affirmed GRAS status for fermented fat ingredient
The regulatory milestone clears the path for US sales of precision-fermented fat designed for meat, dairy, confectionery and bakery applications.
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NewsEuropean Commission launches AI TraceMap tool to combat food fraud and outbreaks
The AI-powered TraceMap platform aims to speed detection of food fraud, contamination and outbreaks across EU agri-food supply chains.
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NewsMondelēz advances sustainable packaging goals with Cadbury Easter range
The Cadbury Easter packaging adopts recycled plastic and recyclable materials, marking another step towards reducing virgin plastic across seasonal confectionery ranges.
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NewsDefra urges food and farming businesses to prepare for EU SPS trade deal
UK Government urges food and farming businesses to prepare for UK-EU SPS agreement aimed at cutting red tape and boosting trade.
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NewsNSF launches tiered UK food auditing service to support hygiene compliance
NSF unveils three-tier auditing programme to help UK hospitality and retail operators improve hygiene, manage risk and meet evolving regulations.
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NewsOver 100 unreviewed chemicals found in everyday US foods, study reveals
EWG analysis uncovers more than 100 unreviewed chemicals in US food products, raising concerns over FDA oversight and the GRAS loophole.
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NewsOatly invests $16 million to expand Swedish production plant
Oatly will invest $16 million upgrading its Landskrona plant, increasing production capacity by a third to meet rising global demand.
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NewsRice proteins show promise for allergen-free plant-based cheese
New research suggests rice milling byproducts could power protein-rich plant-based cheese while creating circular economy opportunities for rice producers.
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NewsEU agrees ban on dozens of meaty names for plant-based foods
EU negotiators agree restrictions on animal-related names for plant-based foods, preserving “burger” and “sausage” but banning dozens of others.
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on statutory guidance to improve allergy safety in schools
Proposals would require schools to stock adrenaline injectors, train staff and implement allergy policies, strengthening safety across the school food system.
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NewsNearly one in five flagged food imports bypass Dover biosecurity checks
DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant consignments skipping UK border inspections, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains.
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NewsGlobal food system resilience gaps exposed in new Economist Impact index
Economist Impact’s Resilient Food Systems Index reveals major global disparities, highlighting urgent infrastructure, climate and nutrition challenges facing food systems.
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NewsBezos Centre Conference 2026: "No Plan B" without alternative protein price parity
In his keynote, GFI President Bruce Friedrich told the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference that meat demand will rise unless alternative proteins reach price and taste parity.
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NewsUK beef hits US shelves tariff-free for the first time, cutting export costs for British businesses
The first tariff-free shipment of UK beef has arrived in the US, cutting export costs and unlocking a £70 million trade opportunity for British farmers and food producers.
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NewsNanoplastics may increase Salmonella virulence, study warns
Researchers find nanoplastics from food packaging may boost Salmonella virulence and biofilm formation, raising emerging questions for food safety.
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NewsWaitrose suspends mackerel sourcing over overfishing sustainability concerns
Retailer halts North East Atlantic mackerel sourcing from April 2026 over overfishing concerns, introducing alternative sustainable seafood products instead.
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NewsStarbucks expands portfolio with high-protein ready-to-drink coffee range
Starbucks launches Coffee & Protein RTD beverages with 22g protein, expanding its functional drinks portfolio as demand grows for nutrient-rich coffee.
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NewsFDA upgrades frozen blueberries recall to Class I over listeria concern
More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries recalled across US and Canada after listeria detection triggers highest-risk FDA action.