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Extreme heat pushing global agri-food systems to the brink, report warns
A new report, from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization, highlights the major risk posed by the rise of extreme heat events.
Nestlé partners with Soil Capital to scale regenerative agriculture across Europe
Nestlé has entered a four-year agreement with Soil Capital to expand regenerative agriculture practices across France, Belgium and the UK.
FAO warns of looming food inflation crisis if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist
UN's FAO warns that global food prices will surge if shipping route disruption in Strait of Hormuz continues.
From farm to fork: How advanced technologies and strategic partnerships are shaping F&B production
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Deb Roepke and Kyle McNally explore how modern food production technologies can support the increasingly complex journey from farm to fork.
EU-Australia trade deal slashes tariffs on agri-food products, but raises farmers' concerns
The European Union and Australia have finalised a long-anticipated free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant shift in food and beverage trade flows.
Eternal.Ag secures €8m to scale autonomous greenhouse harvesting
Eternal.Ag has raised €8 million in fresh funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its AI-powered autonomous harvesting robots.
When weather turns uncertain: Building agricultural systems for a changing climate
Sam Webster, director of growth and innovation at HowGood, explores how the F&B industry can build systems that last in a world with an ever-changing climate.
UVESA moves to strengthen Spanish poultry footprint with Payán Hermanos acquisition
UVESA, part of the international food and agri-business MHP Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Payán Hermanos, a poultry company based in Maracena, Granada.
NuCicer and Stricks Ag partner to scale high-protein chickpea variety
US agriculture innovation companies NuCicer and Stricks Ag are teaming up to scale a high-protein chickpea variety, aiming to meet growing demand for more nutritious ingredients.
Iran bans agri-food exports amid escalating conflict
According to a report from Tasnim News Agency in Iran, the country has placed a ban on all exports of food and agricultural products amid rapidly escalating conflict with Israel and the United States.
Bunge completes acquisition of IFF's soy concentrate, lecithin and crush businesses
Bunge has completed its acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)’s soy protein concentrate, lecithin and crush businesses.
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