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OpinionBritain’s food system exposed this summer: the new realities of food security
Chris Elliott warns that summer 2026 is exposing serious food-system vulnerabilities and explores how Britain can strengthen resilience against mounting global pressures.
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NewsTufts University launches innovation hub to scale emerging food technologies
Tufts University has launched a food innovation hub giving companies shared facilities to develop, test and scale emerging food technologies.
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NewsFarmers welcome £65m drought package but say urgent support still needed
NFU welcomes drought resilience measures but warns immediate financial pressures could undermine farmers’ ability to maintain production next year.
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NewsFood fraud costs UK economy up to £2 billion annually, study finds
University of Portsmouth researchers estimate food fraud costs the UK economy up to £2 billion annually, displacing sales of genuine goods.
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NewsUniversity of Reading creates first entirely British chocolate bar since 1932
A chocolate bar made entirely from British-grown cocoa, sugar and milk is putting global cocoa supply resilience in the spotlight.
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NewsArla warns skills gap threatens British food production
Eight in ten Arla farmers with vacancies struggle to find skilled applicants, raising concerns over Britain’s future food production workforce.
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OpinionUltra-processed foods and dietary guidance: why context matters
Choosing foods for good health can be difficult when availability, taste and budget shape decisions. While broad categories aim to simplify choices, new evidence suggests greater nuance is needed to improve global food environments.
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OpinionThe perfect storm for seafood fraud
The seafood industry is enormous, so too its supply chains. With consumers willing to pay premium prices for the healthy protein source, fraudulent practices have inevitably followed – on shocking scales. Chris Elliott reveals how the industry is responding and what businesses can do to boost credibility and protect consumers.
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NewsFour arrested as NFCU seizes 4.25 tonnes of illegal meat
Authorities have arrested four men, seized 4.25 tonnes of illegal meat and launched a criminal investigation following a Dudley operation.
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NewsNFU urges government to prioritise water as drought threatens UK food production
Farm leaders urge ministers to prioritise agricultural water access as drought restrictions intensify pressure on crops, livestock and domestic supplies.
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WebinarHuman safety assessment for novel foods: de-risking the path from concept to compliance
Join this free webinar to discover how a strategic, tiered approach to human safety assessment can help you build the right evidence, reduce unnecessary testing and move towards regulatory approval with greater confid
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NewsBezos Centre for Sustainable Protein launches accelerator to scale future food innovation
The equity-free accelerator links sustainable food ventures with manufacturers, pilot facilities and investors to accelerate commercial scale-up and market adoption.
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NewsNew cocoa risk assessment guidance targets EU deforestation data gaps
The World Cocoa Foundation and the Alliance of Bioversity International launch guidance to strengthen cocoa deforestation checks as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across complex global supply chains.
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NewsEuropean Commission updates EUDR scope and digital tools for commodity supply chains
Soluble coffee and selected palm oil derivatives may enter EUDR scope as Brussels updates reporting tools ahead of compliance deadlines.
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NewsFood leaders warn next PM that food security cannot be taken for granted
Food and farming leaders warn urgent reform is needed to strengthen supply chains, protect consumers and keep UK food security on the political agenda.
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NewsHovis Bakeries launches as ABF completes landmark £75m deal
The new business will target bakery innovation, healthier ranges and distribution efficiencies as ABF seeks to reshape the UK bread market.
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NewsCarlsberg targets Asian market growth with Sapporo beer venture
Carlsberg will expand Sapporo Premium Beer across Asian markets and the UK through a new joint venture and licensing partnership.
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ArticleWhat happens to fresh food when there is no next delivery?
Commercial shipping exposes the limits of fragile food supply chains and the urgent need for resilience. Coby Sella, Chief Executive Officer of Agwa, argues that the lessons now playing out at sea signal where the wider food system is heading.
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NewsExtreme heat threatens UK food security and farm resilience
Royal Agricultural University expert warns heatwaves could cut crop potential, damage soils and intensify risks to UK food security nationwide.
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NewsSAI Platform unveils regenerative agriculture framework backed by global food companies
More than 40 food companies have backed SAI Platform’s new programme to help standardise regenerative agriculture and accelerate adoption across global supply chains.