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NewsEl Niño threat prompts FAO and WFP’s $202m food appeal
FAO and WFP warn droughts and floods could disrupt agriculture across 22 countries, putting millions at greater risk of food insecurity.
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NewsCanada unveils first National Food Security Strategy with £1.6bn investment
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils first national strategy to boost food processing, increase competition and tackle high grocery prices.
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Newsofi expands traceability as 200,000 households achieve living income
New sustainability report highlights progress on farmer incomes, human rights due diligence, climate action and supply chain traceability.
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NewsSWARM Engineering secures $10m to scale agrifood AI platform
Agrifood AI specialist SWARM has secured $10 million in fresh funding as manufacturers seek smarter ways to navigate supply chain volatility.
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NewsLidl backs British berry production with £500m investment
Retailer signs five-year grower agreements as demand for British berries rises and producers face cost and climate pressures.
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NewsIngredion agrees terms of £2.7bn acquisition of Tate & Lyle
The board-approved deal would combine Ingredion’s texture and sugar reduction expertise with Tate & Lyle’s strengths in mouthfeel, sweetening and fortification.
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NewsSainsbury’s phases out brown eggs in Net Zero push
The retailer is switching its own-brand egg range to white shells as it looks to cut supply chain emissions and accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
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NewsUnsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, WHO reports
WHO estimates find unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, with children and low-income regions hardest hit.
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NewsResearchers identify five barriers slowing Europe’s food system transformation
New research highlights five structural barriers slowing progress towards healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems across Europe.
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NewsUNECE targets fresh produce food loss with new industry guidance
UNECE has agreed new guidance and trade measures aimed at reducing food loss across fresh and dried produce supply chains.
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NewsArla and DMK complete merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
The merger brings together 11,200 farmers and aims to strengthen food security, resilience and sustainability across Europe.
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NewsPepsiCo Foundation and EIT Food back young European farmers
PepsiCo Foundation-backed initiative will support 900 young farmers across Europe with resilience, agritech and business training in 2026.
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OpinionUK food policy – ‘Wouldn’t it be nice…’
Dr Clive Black reflects on the value of the no brainer that is shoring up the UK food system. With reasons aplenty and rewards galore, he questions – what are we waiting for?
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NewsStrait of Hormuz closure could spark global food price crisis, FAO warns
FAO warns governments and food industry leaders have six to 12 months to prevent escalating inflation and supply chain disruption.
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NewsTesco boosts higher welfare British pork production through expanded farmer scheme
Retailer increases Sustainable Pig Group by 30 percent, investing £2m annually to expand higher welfare British pork production.
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ReportGlobal Food Supply Chains in 2026: building resilience under pressure
Climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption are reshaping global food systems. The Global Food Supply Chains in 2026 report explores how the industry is responding as resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.
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NewsMondelēz urges Government to back UK food and drink manufacturing
Cadbury owner Mondelēz says food manufacturing must underpin Britain’s growth plans after contributing £2.3 billion to the UK economy.
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NewsJapan’s Government urged to halt public investments in octopus farming
A coalition of 182 organisations warns Japan’s public funding for octopus aquaculture risks animal welfare, sustainability and public health concerns.
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NewsTate & Lyle shares surge amid £2.7bn Ingredion takeover bid talks
The potential takeover would combine two major reformulation specialists as demand grows for healthier food and beverage ingredients solutions.
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NewsGenomic AI framework breakthrough boosts wheat yield prediction accuracy by 82 percent
Hi4GS genomic framework improves wheat yield prediction by 82 percent, helping breeders accelerate development of higher-yielding crop varieties worldwide.