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Ministry of Future Affairs launches New Foods RegLab to improve EU novel-food approvals
The Ministry of Future Affairs has launched a new regulatory learning platform aimed at helping novel-food developers navigate the EU authorisation process.
Consumers need clearer answers to build confidence in precision fermentation, report finds
Research from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory has found consumers need clearer information on precision fermentation before trusting products made using it.
Europe’s €361bn foodservice market masks major generational shift, Circana finds
New research from Circana show how different generations are reshaping Europe's foodservice market.
EU launches new strategic framework for agri-food research and innovation
The European Commission has this week unveiled its Communication on a new Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems.
Health claims drive food trial but fail to command price premium, research finds
Health claims can encourage consumers to try new food products, but they are doing little to persuade shoppers to pay more, according to new research.
Äio and TFTAK secure €1.94m to enhance microbial oil production
Estonian biotechnology start-up Äio has teamed up with research organisation TFTAK (Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies) to launch a three-year R&D project focused on microbial oil production.
Yanmar, Faeger and IPB University launch low-emission rice farming study
PT Yanmar Diesel Indonesia, Faeger and IPB University have launched a research project examining whether a combination of water management and biochar could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice cultivation while maintaining yields.
Kyushu University develops colour-changing film to detect meat spoilage
Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a flexible packaging film that changes colour as food spoils and can repair itself after being damaged.
University of Reading creates chocolate bar made entirely from British ingredients
The University of Reading has created a chocolate bar made entirely from British ingredients, including cocoa grown in Berkshire.
UK F&B exports hit decade low as manufacturers face mounting global pressure
UK food and drink exports fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with the FDF warning that domestic manufacturers are losing competitiveness in global markets.
Food System Innovations launches AI-focused Food Intelligence Lab to accelerate sustainable protein R&D
Food System Innovations (FSI) has launched the Food Intelligence Lab, a new interdisciplinary initiative designed to build the AI infrastructure needed to accelerate research and development across the sustainable protein sector. Backed by a $2 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund awarded last year, the lab will develop open-source datasets, machine learning models and benchmarking tools that aim to shorten product development timelines and improve the sensory performance of plant-based...
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