UK lines up new sourcing rules to “tackle deforestation”
UK companies are set to face new rules to ensure their sourcing practices do not contribute to “illegal deforestation”, the…
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Nestlé to launch KitKat with Wildfarmed “regeneratively farmed” wheat
Nestlé has teamed up with Wildfarmed to use the UK miller's "regeneratively farmed" wheat in KitKat bars. After trials last…
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Science-Based Targets Initiative sets out corporate net-zero revamp
Science-Based Targets Initiative, the climate-certification body, has published the long-awaited changes to its net-zero requirements, arguing the new standard will…
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Texas launches probe into potential glyphosate presence in food
Texas has launched an investigation into the potential presence of the glyphosate chemical in food. Oats were identified as the…
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Will the EU press pause on PPWR?
The EU’s flagship regulation to promote a circular economy is under threat. “I think the European Commission is doing its…
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Confectionery brands seek paper packaging sweet spot
This from a product announcement in April: “a single layer of lightweight material, offering a reliable seal as primary packaging for single-…
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FAO flags potential risks in recycled plastic food packaging
The growing use of recycled plastic in food packaging raises chemical safety concerns, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
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Grass-fed claim could mislead consumers, Fonterra admits
Fonterra has settled a suit with Greenpeace, after admitting grass-fed claims on the dairy group's butter packaging could mislead consumers.…
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This week: dairy leaders to convene for Amsterdam conference
Arena International, Just Food’s sister events business, is to host its annual dairy-industry conference this week. The two-day Dairy Innovation…
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Sweet dream: start-ups eye promise of cocoa-free chocolate
Rather than fully replace chocolate, cocoa-free alternatives can help bolster the resilience of the chocolate market amid volatility in supplies…
