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UK and US agree historic trade deal: implications for food industry
The UK and US have struck a historic trade deal, reshaping food exports and standards with lasting impact on agriculture sector.
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Top EU institutes launch ESAAF alliance to shape agri-food policy
Five major European research bodies launch ESAAF to ensure food policy decisions are backed by independent, science-led evidence.
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Food security in the Trump era: risks and opportunities
We are living in VUCA times – a phrase that describes the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous nature of today’s world. Here, Mark Driscoll reflects on the perilous challenges presented by President Trump on global food security due to policy shifts affecting trade, community feeding programmes, international aid, agriculture and…
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Vertical farming could be key to future protein supply
New research shows vertical farming can deliver high-protein yields while cutting environmental impact, offering real potential for urban food security.
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Food industry progress stalled by outdated tech, warns TraceGains
New TraceGains report reveals majority of food and beverage firms still rely on outdated systems despite digital transformation urgency.
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Time to stockpile the tins of spam
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the UK's national food security is at breaking point - will we heed history’s lessons or face crisis?
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UK animal product imports undermine welfare standards, report finds
New report finds 95 percent of the UK's current or potential trade partners have lower animal welfare standards, prompting calls for urgent government action.
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Natural pest control saves apple growers £3,000 per hectare
New UK study finds wildflower strips reduce pest damage, pesticide use and costs in commercial apple orchards while boosting biodiversity.
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UK food prices up again, reaching highest level in almost a year
Food inflation in the UK has hit 2.6 percent in April, the highest in 11 months, as retailers warn taxes and new laws may worsen price pressures.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to alarming premature death rates in the UK and US
A new study reveals ultra-processed foods contribute to 13.8 percent of premature deaths in the UK, highlighting urgent health risks.
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Mexico refuses to yield to US demands on screwworm livestock response
Mexico resists US pressure for full control over screwworm eradication, fuelling rising tensions and livestock trade risks across North America.
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Heineken’s ‘Social Off Socials’ campaign encourages screen-free socialising
Heineken’s new global campaign calls time on excessive screen use, encouraging people to rediscover the joy of face-to-face connection.
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Clear link discovered between baker’s yeast evolution and early human migration
Scientists link baker’s yeast evolution to ancient human movements, suggesting we’ve been shaping microbial life far longer than imagined.
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The evolving and enduring supply chain
Inside the transformation of our global food systems – download now to discover insights from the experts shaping the future ahead, examining the challenges, innovations and changing consumer demands reshaping our vital food supply chains.
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Grocery stores: where energy efficiency is the real checkout line
Supermarkets can and should start embracing the energy transition – yesterday, asserts Aidan Charron, Associate Director of Global Earth Day.
