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UK's food strategy aims to combat obesity, enhance food security and foster sustainability
The UK government has launched a new food strategy aimed at transforming the nation's food system, addressing critical issues such as rising obesity rates, food insecurity and environmental sustainability.
Bunge finalises $8.4bn Viterra merger
Global agribusiness giant Bunge Global has completed its $8.4 billion merger with Canadian grain handler Viterra, nearly two years after first announcing the deal.
Cargill enhances cocoa supply chain sustainability with new initiatives
Cargill has announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, implementing a series of investments aimed at reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and enhancing operational efficiency.
Rainforest Alliance 2024 report signals shift towards regenerative agriculture
The Rainforest Alliance's latest annual report reveals a significant shift in agricultural practices aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience within multiple sectors.
UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development
The UK government has announced its Digital & Technology Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including an £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up Infrastructure Programme to build and upgrade facilities.
Bühler opens Milling Academy to address food industry challenges
Bühler Group has inaugurated a new Milling Academy at its headquarters, a cutting-edge facility designed to enhance training for food and feed millers.
Harvest Group invests $500m into agricultural regeneration in Kazakhstan
Switzerland-based Harvest Group has committed $500 million to convert up to 300,000 hectares of pastureland into productive agricultural land across rural Kazakhstan.
Fungu’it raises €4m to scale up fungi-based natural flavour production
French food-tech start-up Fungu’it has secured €4 million in funding to accelerate industrial-scale production of its natural flavourings made from agricultural by-products.
Dole UK and AgriSound launch pilot study to enhance pollination insights for fruit production
Dole UK has partnered with AgriSound, a UK-based agri-tech firm specialising in pollination monitoring, to launch a pilot study aimed at improving fruit production through advanced pollination insights.
Opinion: Navigating post-Brexit waters
John Lancaster, head of EMEA and Food Consultancy at Stone X, told FoodBev how the new EU/UK trade deal will impact the dairy industry and commodity pricing.
Nestlé enters aquaculture research partnerships in UK and New Zealand
Nestlé’s Institute of Agricultural Sciences has entered into research collaborations to explore the potential environmental benefits and scalability of innovative aquaculture approaches.
Polysense secures €2m to transform food industry with AI solutions
Polysense, a Belgian technology start-up specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) for the food sector, has successfully raised €2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative solutions aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency in food production processes.
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