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Sustainability
Plant-based could be the way forward in pet food
25 May 2023
Growing numbers of pet owners are choosing plant-based food for their pets for health and sustainability reasons, according to ProVeg, with many products containing healthy wholefood ingredients like kale, chia, beetroot, and broccoli.
Read morePeruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence
12 May 2023
Nutri Co uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce product formulation time, allowing it to offer healthy products with local ingredients at a low cost, serving the price-sensitive Peruvian market.
Read moreAsian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients
10 May 2023
A growing number of Asian food and drink brands are using upcycled ingredients, such as soy okara, banana stems, and broken rice, as a source of sustainable nutrition for their products.
Read moreIsrael approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy
8 May 2023
The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved precision fermentation startup Remilk’s animal-free dairy whey protein, meaning its ingredients can now be marketed and sold in Israel.
Read moreFood production needs climate-conscious overhaul
18 Apr 2023
As climate change threatens global food security, urgent action is required to protect food production and secure future supply, say scientists – but is industry ready to act?
Read moreItaly looks to ban cell-based meat to preserve food heritage
11 Apr 2023
Italy has moved to ban the use of cell-based food, citing quality issues and the preservation of the country’s gastronomic heritage – but the government faces criticism from food industry groups.
Read moreHow the EU is strengthening agrifood system resilience
7 Apr 2023
The EU faces significant challenges in ensuring food affordability and security in the face of multiple shocks. Developing domestically produced fertilisers and prioritising sustainability are key in building future resilience.
Read moreSustainability a growing focus for global pet food brands
6 Apr 2023
Pet food brands around the world are responding to consumer demands for sustainable pet food in many ways, from upcycled ingredients to carbon footprint claims and reduced-plastic packaging.
Read moreSAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims
5 Apr 2023
Following the release of the European Commission’s proposal to avoid false and misleading green claims, Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) is calling for updates to prevent consumer confusion and exploitation.
Read moreCalls grow for a ban on climate-neutral food claims
29 Mar 2023
Food and drink claims on climate neutrality are scientifically impossible, misleading, and must be banned, says the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC).
Read moreSwedish Food Agency updates food plate model to consider planetary health
21 Mar 2023
The Swedish Food Agency (SFA) has updated its national dietary recommendations to prioritise the health of the planet with an emphasis on plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy.
Read moreMcCain promotes regenerative agriculture as key to sustainable food production
20 Mar 2023
The world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, McCain, has released its sustainability report from last year. It highlights progress towards global sustainability goals including accelerating the adoption of regenerative agricultural pract...
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