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18 Mar 2024
--- Cargill is pioneering wind-assisted propulsion (WAP) technology on ocean vessels to cut fossil fuels and support decarbonization efforts with renewable energy. The global food corporation recently completed a six-month test...
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18 Mar 2024
--- IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will return to the ExCeL in London on March 25-27, showcasing the latest innovations in ingredients, packaging, processing and technology in the world of food...
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15 Mar 2024
--- Anuga FoodTec is opening its doors to visitors in Cologne, Germany, next week (March 19–22). Exhibitors will showcase their latest solutions addressing this year’s main theme: How can food production be geared...
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Beyond The Headlines: Nestlé advances net-zero emissions, Swiss start-up rolls out plant-based steak
15 Mar 2024
--- This week in industry news, Nestlé cut down on greenhouse gas (GHG) and methane emissions, Campbell Soup Company snapped up Sovos Brands to advance its meals and beverages segment, while Symrise got recognition for...
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14 Mar 2024
--- The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the EU AI Act yesterday, with the groundbreaking regulation expected to enter into force early next year and apply in 2026. The impacts of this new law on food...
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14 Mar 2024
--- Rising consumer demand for healthier and natural food options has encouraged the exploration of natural plant extracts as alternatives to synthetic ingredients. In the bakery world, oxidation and rancidity pose significant...
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13 Mar 2024
--- The European Parliament (EP) has voted in favor of the Green Claims Directive (GCD) that seeks to establish a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims to protect consumers. However, according...
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13 Mar 2024
--- In a time marked by heightened consumer consciousness surrounding health and wellness, the food manufacturing industry grapples with a pressing dilemma: meeting the demand for healthier dietary options while upholding taste...
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12 Mar 2024
--- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting US$7.2 billion as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget. This funding is expected to enhance food safety and nutrition, help support...
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12 Mar 2024
--- The EU plans to dilute its incoming deforestation regulation (EUDR) by temporarily designating all export countries with the same standard risk classification. The change comes after governments in Asia, Latin America and...
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12 Mar 2024
--- Utilizing waste from olive oil pressing in a new way has enabled PhenOlives to deal with a problem that has plagued olive oil production for thousands of years. The Israel-based firm has unlocked a new method to combat olive...
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08 Mar 2024
--- In its new “Talking Points” report, RaboResearch, Rabobank’s food and agribusiness division, highlights three questions the food industry should ask about protein leveraging and its importance in regulating...
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08 Mar 2024
--- NIZO, a Dutch science and R&D contract company, has officially opened its Sustainable Protein Innovation and Test Center (SPRINT), a food-grade space to scale alt-protein innovation.
07 Mar 2024
--- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, responding to a petition submitted by Danone North America. The new health claim recognizes the link between regular...
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07 Mar 2024
--- The FDA has granted the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status to Superbrewed Food’s bacteria biomass protein after a three-year evaluation, paving the way for its widespread adoption by F&B brands in the US,...
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07 Mar 2024
--- The Red Sea shipping crisis is continuing to hinder trade between Europe and Asia and impact the price and availability of key commodities in the consumer goods sector, including wheat and plastic, according to research by...
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07 Mar 2024
--- EU Council presidency and European Parliament representatives have reached a provisional agreement on a targeted revision of regulation (EU) 2016/2031, also known as the plant health law. This revision aims to improve and...
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06 Mar 2024
--- AAK has unveiled AkoVeg 163-14, a coconut oil and insoluble fiber flake offering that makes it possible for formulators to create plant-based meat that contains less total fat and no cholesterol yet offers similar visual...
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06 Mar 2024
--- Kerry has unveiled a novel enzyme solution for rye bread in Europe that it claims can improve dough processability, leading to an increased bread volume by up to 24% and crumb softness by 55%. It is also expected to ease the...
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06 Mar 2024
--- Globally, consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental and health benefits of organic food and the impact their food choices have on sustainable food supply, as well as the connection between diet and disease...
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