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EU releases controversial EUDR country risk benchmarking amid fierce environmental criticism
The EU’s new deforestation risk benchmarking system has arrived early — but environmental advocates warn it falls short of protecting forests.
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It takes an education in systems thinking to mend a broken system
Passionate advocate for sustainability and equitable nutrition for all, Lise Colyer, Exec Director, OmniAction, educates us on the missing lynchpin of system improvement.
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Cadbury’s iconic purple packaging goes green with 80% recycled plastic
Cadbury’s revamp iconic purple packaging with 80 percent recycled plastic, wrapping 300 million bars annually for a greener future.
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M&S trials sustainable ready meal packaging innovation
Marks & Spencer launches first sustainable paper tray for ready meals, testing the innovation on its Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala.
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Resilience by design: transforming food systems for tomorrow
No man is an island – and no island is either. Our global food system needs urgent help. Transforming food systems to build climate resilience is no longer optional: it’s vital. Hilton Foods’ Tom Maidment believes the tools must be data-driven, holistic and uniquely tailored to individual farms...
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Supermarkets allowed to “mark their own homework” on plastic waste, campaigners warn
Campaigners warn against retailers overseeing plastic waste reduction after the government appointed industry representatives to manage the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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FSA advises against using ocean-bound plastics for food packaging
The FSA issues new guidance on plastic food packaging following an assessment from the FCMJEG, advising against ocean-bound plastics.
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Coca-Cola agrees to revise plastic recycling claims across Europe
Coca-Cola will revise its plastic recycling claims across Europe following a greenwashing complaint from BEUC. The update aims to offer consumers clearer, more accurate labelling.
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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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Tesco improves chicken welfare with £50m farming boost
Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
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Meatable marks Earth Day with bold push for food sustainability
Cultivated meat pioneer Meatable partners with three global organisations to tackle climate change and hunger through sustainable food systems.
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New lab to explore food production in space launches into orbit
A new laboratory launched into space this week could hold the key to feeding astronauts on long-term missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
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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.
