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Cargill reopens Singapore Innovation Center to drive food innovation in Asia
Cargill has relaunched its Innovation Center in Singapore to help food manufacturers create market-ready products for Asia’s growing food and beverage sectors.
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Arla Foods and DMK Group merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the largest dairy cooperative in Europe. With a combined revenue of €19 billion, the merger will strengthen dairy production and innovation, benefiting over 12,000 farmers and consumers worldwide.
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The impact of Trump’s tariffs and recent FDA cuts on food safety and security: experts react
Leading food safety experts, including Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler, Dr Darin Detwiler, Professor Chris Elliott, Tim Lang and Michael Bell OBE, weigh in on the far-reaching consequences of President Trump's tariffs and recent FDA budget cuts. The article delves into the risks to food safety, supply chains and global food…
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Greencore set to acquire Bakkavor in landmark £1.2 billion deal
Greencore’s £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor will reshape the fresh prepared food sector, pending regulatory approval.
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UK food strategy board launched to drive public health and food system reform
A new UK Food Strategy Advisory Board has been launched to drive food policy reform, improve public health, and strengthen the food system through industry and government collaboration
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IFST and Campden BRI panel explore the future of reformulation
At the IFST and Campden BRI forum, representatives from Waitrose and Costa Coffee, alongside industry experts, presented a range of strategies for addressing ultra-processed foods. The discussion covered differing definitions and explored alternatives to traditional reformulation.
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New technology mimics shark skin to create bacteria-resistant cutting boards
New laser technology textures metal surfaces to mimic shark skin’s antimicrobial properties, offering a chemical-free solution to improve meat processing hygiene.
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Food safety in the age of transparency report by New Food
25 February 2025 | By SIAL Canada
This report navigates the evolving world of food safety and transparency with expert insights on key industry shifts, emerging challenges, and innovative solutions. Discover the latest in regulations, technology, and strategies to enhance compliance, build trust, and drive long-term success.
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Biomass fermentation: collaborating to realise its potential
Biomass fermentation is emerging as a sustainable solution to feed a growing global population, offering protein-rich ingredients produced quickly and efficiently. Yet, as MISTA’s Céline Schiff-Deb explains, unlocking its full potential will require collaboration, innovation and overcoming key industry challenges.
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New AI pest monitoring system targets costly food contamination risks
BrightAI rolls out an AI-powered pest monitoring system to prevent costly contamination risks and safeguard supply chains.
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Feeding the future: why UK food companies are betting on apprenticeships
As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to leading voices across the food industry to uncover how apprenticeships are not only transforming individual careers but also tackling critical skills shortages and future-proofing the sector.
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Unlocking the future of smart vertical farming with automation
Vertical farming has an essential role to play in sustainability by cutting the distances from farm to fork, and feeding a growing population. However, as Schneider Electric’s Louise Liddiard reveals, it requires careful deployment to achieve the best return on investment.
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New mercury-reducing packaging solution sets a safer standard for canned tuna
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a packaging solution that reduces mercury content in canned tuna by 35 percent.
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The science of perfect baking: how NIR technology elevates every batch
NIR spectroscopy is transforming baking, offering real-time insights into moisture, fat and protein levels to ensure consistency, reduce waste and improve product safety.
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Label errors dominate 2024 US food recalls, costing industry $1.92 billion
Analysis of FDA data by global labelling and supply chain solutions leader Loftware has revealed that label errors led to nearly half of all US food recalls in 2024.
