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Groundhog day? The EU's anti-deforestation rules delayed once more
The European Union is poised to push back the implementation of its much-anticipated anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) yet again. FoodBev examines...
Upward bound: Lessons learned from vertical farming
With the Vertical Farming World Congress attracting companies from all over the world to Amsterdam from 7-9 October, organiser Richard Hall reflects on past lessons and future prospects.
PepsiCo, Unilever and others launch 'STEP Up for Agriculture' regen-ag initiative
PepsiCo and Unilever, alongside other key players in the retail and food and beverage sectors, have unveiled the 'Step Up for Agriculture' initiative.
Terra Oleo emerges from stealth with funding to transform palm oil and cocoa supply chains
Terra Oleo, a Singapore-based biotech firm, has emerged from stealth mode, with a $3.1m funding round backed by Breakthrough Energy Discovery.
Bunge and Bangkok Produce Merchandising forge blockchain partnership for sustainable soy supply
The collaboration will seek to implement a blockchain-based traceability system for soy and soy meal sourced from Brazil, marking a pivotal advancement for sustainability in the F&B supply chain.
Nitricity secures $50m to scale organic fertilizer production in US and Europe
US climate tech company Nitricity has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate production of its organic nitrogen fertilizer and expand operations into Europe.
Canadian businesses launch $23.5m project to develop new fava-based ingredients
Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.
GRAS reform and UPF definition among key focus areas highlighted in new MAHA strategy
The Make America Healthy Again Commission has unveiled the new Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy – a plan aiming to tackle chronic disease in American children.
The Rainforest Alliance introduces regenerative agriculture certification for coffee
The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new regenerative agriculture certification solution, designed to provide farmers and companies with a science-based standard to track their impact on soil health and biodiversity.
PepsiCo and National Geographic Society launch regenerative agriculture initiative
National Geographic and PepsiCo have launched a new programme aimed at transforming the global food system through regenerative agriculture practices.
EU invests €2.2m into project to accelerate plant-based food adoption
The European Union (EU) has invested €2.2 million into a project to encourage the growth and adoption of plant-based food across Europe.
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