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Beneo launches sustainable rice farming initiative in Vietnam
Beneo has announced a three-year collaborative project aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices in Vietnam.
Sweden goes cage-free in historic animal welfare move
Sweden has officially transitioned to a cage-free system for hens, marking a historic victory for animal welfare group, Project 1882.
2nd Nature launches AI platform to enhance upcycling of food processing byproducts
2nd Nature, which specialises in clean ingredient solutions, has introduced AgWaste Portal, an AI platform designed to optimise the upcycling of food processing leftovers into functional ingredients.
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.
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