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Aston University and Mondelēz launch filtration research partnership
Aston University has partnered with Mondelēz to develop filtration-based technologies designed to fine-tune flavours, nutrients and aromas in food.
Mars launches $85m Impact Fund to support communities, science and pet wellbeing
Mars has unveiled a new enterprise-level philanthropic initiative, the Mars Impact Fund, committing $85 million between 2025 and 2027.
Nestlé study positions NAD+ as next frontier in healthy ageing supplements
Nestlé has published new clinical research indicating that certain NAD+ precursors can boost cellular energy levels and influence gut microbiome activity.
New research suggests alternative proteins could deliver €111bn to EU economy
A landmark analysis reveals that scaling the alternative protein sector across the European Union could generate €111 billion in annual gross value added by 2040
UC Davis research offers route to reduce pistachio losses from pre-harvest hull split
Scientists at University of California, Davis have identified the genetic mechanisms behind pistachio hull split, a problem that damages nuts, increases contamination risk and costs growers.
Food waste set to cost global supply chains $540bn in 2026, Avery Dennison report finds
The economic cost of food waste across the global retail and food supply chain is forecast to reach $540 billion in 2026, up from $526 billion last year, according to new research from Avery Dennison.
New global report reveals top markets for plant-based innovation
A new report from The Vegan Society, unveiled today (2 January 2026) for Veganuary, offers insights into how vegan diets are shaping global culture and F&B industry innovation.
Kerry partners with Expo City Dubai to launch regional customer co-creation centre
Kerry Group has announced a strategic agreement with Expo City Dubai to establish a new Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre.
H2O Innovation launches research chair focused on maple syrup production
H2O Innovation has established the world’s first research chair dedicated to maple syrup production and sugar bush management.
The rise of the UPF diet: Lancet papers call on industry to address 'major health threat'
A series of three new research papers describe how the overconsumption of ultra-processed foods has created an ‘urgent health challenge,’ and call on the food industry to act.
Hailia study finds fish sidestream products contain higher levels of key nutrients than fillets
Finnish seafood tech company Hailia has released new data showing that fish products made from salmon filleting sidestreams – including heads, fins and frames – contain significantly higher levels of essential nutrients than conventional fillets.
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