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UK animal product imports undermine welfare standards, report finds
New report finds 95 percent of the UK's current or potential trade partners have lower animal welfare standards, prompting calls for urgent government action.
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Natural pest control saves apple growers £3,000 per hectare
New UK study finds wildflower strips reduce pest damage, pesticide use and costs in commercial apple orchards while boosting biodiversity.
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Clear link discovered between baker’s yeast evolution and early human migration
Scientists link baker’s yeast evolution to ancient human movements, suggesting we’ve been shaping microbial life far longer than imagined.
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Meatable marks Earth Day with bold push for food sustainability
Cultivated meat pioneer Meatable partners with three global organisations to tackle climate change and hunger through sustainable food systems.
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Grocery stores: where energy efficiency is the real checkout line
Supermarkets can and should start embracing the energy transition – yesterday, asserts Aidan Charron, Associate Director of Global Earth Day.
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Carlsberg launches limited edition fully renewable ‘Electric Beer’
Carlsberg Sverige marks sustainability milestone with expanded electric freight partnership and launch of new fully renewable non-alcoholic beer.
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Dr Clive Black: time for DEFRA’s disbandment
In this powerful opinion piece, Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, argues that DEFRA is no longer fit for purpose and must be dismantled.
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Luker Chocolate’s sweet balance: tradition, innovation and sustainable cocoa
Luker Chocolate is redefining cocoa innovation, fusing tradition with bold sustainability, advancements in technology and farmer empowerment to craft ethical chocolate.
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The journey to truly sustainable packaging with Lignoo
In Part 2 of this month’s Ingredients for Change, we speak with Katerina Mouliadou, founder of Lignoo, about the importance of sustainable packaging, enhancing consumer transparency, and overcoming the challenges of creating truly eco-friendly water bottles.
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The unintended and worrying consequences of EUDR
Professor Chris Elliott reveals the highlights and anticipated pitfalls of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), noting holes to fill in the proverbial dike to swerve the tactics of devious greenwashers.
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Carlsberg Sverige leads circular economy push by turning beer dredge into food
Carlsberg Sverige is joining forces with key Swedish industry players to pioneer circular economy innovation, transforming beer dredge into food.
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Understanding the PFAS risk in food supply chains
Nicola Ackermann, Business Development Manager at SGS, explores the risks posed by PFAS in food supply chains, highlighting contamination sources, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessment strategies. With extensive expertise in PFAS analysis, Ackermann discusses how manufacturers can mitigate risks and ensure compliance through testing and monitoring.
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Güntner’s cooling tech powers NASA’s mission to grow food on the Moon
A Güntner cooling system is helping NASA and the DLR test greenhouse technology that could one day feed astronauts on the Moon and Mars.
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Aldi and Walmart among 20 global retailers exposed in new report for methane inaction
A new report exposes the top 20 global food retailers for failing to tackle 'super-heater' methane gas emissions in their supply chains.
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Misconceptions and the path to informed food sustainability
Sustainability is not a mere corporate checkbox; it’s an opportunity to innovate. Gioia Zagni from Klimato reveals why companies that rethink agriculture, minimise waste and explore alternative ingredients will shape the future of food sustainability.
