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European Commission publishes Protein Action Plan and Livestock Strategy to boost resilience
The European Commission has published its new Protein Action Plan alongside a Livestock Strategy, aiming to boost the resilience of Europe’s agri-food sector and address market challenges.
Food security redefines the future of food production
Jim Mellon, investor and executive chairman of Agronomics, explores how precision fermentation, cell cultivation and gene-editing could help strengthen food security and build a more resilient production system.
US declines to renew USMCA as trade review opens with Canada and Mexico
The US has declined to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, setting the stage for further negotiations with Canada and Mexico over the future of the North American trade pact.
US government signals shift on hemp policy, calling for regulatory framework over ban
The White House has urged Congress to replace a proposed ban on hemp products with regulatory framework.
FPT engines to support $3.5bn Algerian dairy and powdered milk project
FPT, alongside distributors Bimotor and Avoni Industrial, has partnered with Green Power Systems to provide power generation equipment for an agro-industrial project in Algeria.
Rainbow Crops raises €9.7m to expand crop genome-editing platform
Belgian agri-tech company Rainbow Crops has raised €9.7 million in an over-subscribed seed funding round to advance its crop engineering platform and expand its team.
Framing regenerative agriculture into meaningful connections
As regenerative agriculture moves from buzzword to business strategy, new consumer insights reveal its potential to reshape the food value chain. ADM's Candy Siekmann explores the opportunities for brands, retailers and farmers in this piece.
Canada launches food security strategy with $2.1bn investment plan
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled the country's first National Food Security Strategy, a ten-year plan backed by more than CAD 3 billion (approx. $2.1 billion) in funding.
AeroFarms acquired by Palm Ventures
Vertical farming company AeroFarms has announced its acquisition by an affiliate of Palm Ventures, a family investment office with operations in Austin and Greenwich, US.
European study highlights regenerative agriculture’s crop resilience benefits during drought
New European research from Soil Capital suggests that regenerative farming practices can help protect crop production during drought.
Lidl signs £500m five-year agreement with growers as demand for British berries surges
Lidl GB has unveiled a £500 million investment in the British berry sector.
FDF calls on UK government to support F&B manufacturers amid sector ‘crisis’
A new report from the Food and Drink Federation highlights how confidence among UK food and beverage manufacturers has plummeted amid conflict in the Middle East, currently at its lowest level seen since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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