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6 March 2026
EU agrees to ban animal-associated names for plant-based products
EU negotiators have agreed to go ahead with a ban on the use of animal-associated names for plant-based products, restricting 31 words in total including ‘chicken’ and ‘steak’.
5 March 2026
Efficiency, innovation and data: 2026 sustainability trends for manufacturers
JBT Marel's Leigh Ann Johnston highlights some of the key trends in sustainability that food and beverage manufacturers can expect from the rest of the year.
5 March 2026
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.
5 March 2026
Bulletproof unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ coffee with creatine
US-based coffee and functional nutrition brand Bulletproof has unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ innovation: Coffee + Creatine.
5 March 2026
Fairfields Farm and Temprd launch sweet-and-salty crisp chocolate Easter collaboration
Fairfields Farm has partnered with Temprd to launch a limited-edition Easter product combining milk chocolate with potato crisps.
5 March 2026
Heineken to pay MTB at least €43m in ongoing competition case
Greek brewer Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB) will likely be paid at least €43 million in damages by Heineken, following the latest ruling in a case centring around anti-competitive practices.
5 March 2026
Sidel launches Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser for beverage producers
Sidel has introduced Swing Evo, a new tunnel pasteuriser designed to improve energy and water efficiency in beverage production.
5 March 2026
Coca-Cola İçecek appoints Ahmet Kürşad Ertin as CEO
Coca-Cola İçecek has announced a leadership transition that will see current chief operating officer, Ahmet Kürşad Ertin, assume the role of chief executive officer from 1 July 2026.
5 March 2026
Tasmania dairy research facility expands methane-reduction trials
Dairy research in Tasmania has been strengthened following the installation of new infrastructure at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) Dairy Research Facility.
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