UK government plans to phase out cage systems for egg laying hens
The UK government has revealed plans to improve the welfare of egg laying hens and to clamp down on “mutilation…
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How ‘whistleblowers’ are shining spotlight on UK meat and dairy
UK supermarkets are heavily investing in the growth of cheap, intensively-reared industrial meat at the expense of animal welfare, public…
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Traders look to leave Brazil soy moratorium
A trade association representing major agri-food groups wants to walk away from the Amazon soy moratorium. Abiove, a trade body…
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Why US corporate enthusiasm matters more than federal pilot for regenerative agriculture
The US government has launched a $700m pilot to provide federal support to regenerative farming – but packaged food companies…
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EU member states back delay to deforestation law
EU states have endorsed a delay to the bloc’s deforestation regulation, after industry pressure and concerns over the readiness of…
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Mondelez called out by environment body over cocoa, palm oil sourcing
A non-profit has levelled a range of accusations at Mondelez International over its cocoa and palm oil sourcing. Forest loss,…
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‘Hybrid’ milks search for right blend
At Amsterdam’s World of Private Label International Trade Show this summer, Dutch firm Farm Dairy and Denmark’s PlanetDairy introduced a…
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EU Parliament, member states reach deal on diluted due-diligence law
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement to amend the sustainability reporting rules companies must follow. The…
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Why microbial oils could mitigate deforestation from palm oil
Palm oil is a vital ingredient in many foods, beauty products, cleaning products and biofuels. But it has also been…
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Why food companies should invest in soil-carbon monitoring
Emissions from farming are a headache for any company reliant on agricultural supply chains. For food giants like Nestlé and…
