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Global chocolate giants unite under TogetherCocoa Foundation to strengthen cocoa supply chain
Mars, Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey and Lindt join forces in Geneva to tackle farmer incomes and secure cocoa supply resilience.
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NewsArla makes €300m investment in Swedish cheese dairy
Arla Foods confirms €300m investment in new Götene cheese dairy, doubling milk intake and boosting Swedish self-sufficiency and food security.
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NewsOver 100 organisations demand landmark UK Good Food Bill
Retailers, manufacturers and NGOs unite behind urgent legislation to secure food security, public health and long-term resilience across the UK food system.
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NewsGovernment backs farmers with £345 million productivity and innovation funding
Government unveils major funding package accelerating farm innovation, productivity and resilience to strengthen profitability and support more affordable food long term.
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NewsIUCN and CGIAR unite to accelerate nature-positive global food systems transformation
The new global partnership will drive sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across farming and food production systems.
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NewsTate & Lyle and Manus launch Yume stevia sweetener brand
New Yume stevia sweetener brand promises scalable sugar reduction, secure supply and strong taste performance for global food and drink manufacturers.
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NewsUniversity of Maine scientists develop plastic-free packaging using mushroom mycelium
The innovative mycelium coating delivers strong barrier performance while decomposing naturally, signalling a major step forward in sustainable food packaging development.
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NewsNUS fermentation breakthrough boosts kombu nutrition and flavour
The new co-fermentation technique boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening commercial opportunities for functional seaweed foods, beverages and next-generation plant-based products worldwide.
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NewsPepsiCo expands portfolio with Alvalle hot soups to drive year-round growth
PepsiCo enters chilled ready-to-heat soups with Alvalle vegetable range, targeting convenience, plant-based demand and year-round sales expansion across Western Europe markets.
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NewsCultivated beef shows mixed allergy risks to conventional meat
New research finds cultivated beef could reduce common meat allergens but heighten alpha-gal allergy responses, spotlighting emerging risks as commercialisation approaches globally.
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NewsBia Analytical launches Cocoa Consortium to strengthen fraud detection and transparency
New initiative aims to improve cocoa supply chain transparency amid sustained market volatility and authenticity risks.
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NewsMorrisons strengthens British food production with £1.6bn farming investment
Retailer commits £1.6 billion investment in 2026 to support UK farmers, strengthen long-term supply partnerships and secure resilient domestic food production.
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NewsEuropean Commission’s JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin detection in food
JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin measurement, helping laboratories enhance food safety testing and protect consumers worldwide.
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NewsFoodborne antimicrobial resistance threat persists across Europe
EFSA and ECDC warn antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter remains high, threatening treatment effectiveness and reinforcing need for coordinated food supply chain action.
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NewsUnilever announces Google Cloud partnership to accelerate AI-driven CPG transformation
The Unilever and Google Cloud partnership will harness advanced AI, data and cloud to reshape brand discovery, marketing effectiveness and agentic commerce across operations.
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NewsPlant-based food demand returns to growth amid scratch cooking surge
Rising demand for protein and fibre-rich vegetable-led meals boosts plant-based sales, as UK shoppers seek healthier, natural foods and cooking control.
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NewsNestlé Vital nutrition drinks target growing demand for healthy ageing
Nestlé launches Vital nutrition drinks, expanding into healthy longevity as demand rises for solutions supporting energy, recovery, vitality and sleep.
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NewsMcDonald’s invests in deforestation-free soy initiative to strengthen sustainable sourcing
McDonald’s joins Responsible Commodities Facility to fund deforestation-free soy, cutting supply chain risk and strengthening sustainable chicken sourcing worldwide for long-term resilience.
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NewsFAO report exposes scale of fish fraud in global seafood supply chains
New FAO report reveals widespread fish fraud, warning of risks to health, sustainability and markets while highlighting advances in detection and prevention.
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NewsEFSA mercury seafood consumption survey reveals EU consumer risk awareness
EFSA study finds frequent intake of high-mercury fish across Europe while consumer understanding of health risks lags behind recognised benefits.