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Shake Shack adds regenerative flour to UK burger buns
Shake Shack partners with Wildfarmed to introduce regeneratively grown wheat into its UK burger buns, boosting its sustainable sourcing strategy.
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Premier Foods trials low carbon fertiliser on UK wheat farms
Premier Foods launches low carbon fertiliser trial with Bartholomews to cut emissions and support sustainable wheat farming in the UK.
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New graphene oxide coating could enable PFAS-free food packaging
Northwestern University startup unveils graphene oxide coating that offers enhanced strength and barrier protection, and could be used to create sustainable, PFAS-free food packaging.
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Volare secures €26 million funding for insect protein production plant
Backed by major investors, Volare’s flagship facility will transform food waste into sustainable protein, boosting Europe's protein self-sufficiency and transition towards circular, sustainable food production.
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Joe Swash explores plastic-free packaging innovation in new meal deal documentary
Joe Swash explores Xampla's innovative, plastic-free food packaging in Meal Deals: Behind the Bargain airing tonight on Channel 4.
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EU releases controversial EUDR country risk benchmarking amid fierce environmental criticism
The EU’s new deforestation risk benchmarking system has arrived early – but environmental advocates warn it falls short of protecting forests.
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M&S trials sustainable ready meal packaging innovation
Marks & Spencer launches first sustainable paper tray for ready meals, testing the innovation on its Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala.
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Supermarkets allowed to “mark their own homework” on plastic waste, campaigners warn
Campaigners warn against retailers overseeing plastic waste reduction after the government appointed industry representatives to manage the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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FSA advises against using ocean-bound plastics for food packaging
The FSA issues new guidance on plastic food packaging following an assessment from the FCMJEG, advising against ocean-bound plastics.
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Vertical farming could be key to future protein supply
New research shows vertical farming can deliver high-protein yields while cutting environmental impact, offering real potential for urban food security.
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Tesco improves chicken welfare with £50m farming boost
Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
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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.
