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Following Donald Trump’s open letter to the EU proposing trade tariffs, an agreement between the US and EU has been reached during the US President’s recent trip to Scotland.

The European Commission has paused its investigation into Mars’ $36bn takeover of fellow food giant Kellanova while awaiting data requested from the companies, according to a Reuters report.

The plan includes €350 million in funding to help scale up fermentation technologies that can support the development of sustainable food ingredients and alternative proteins.

According to reporting by Reuters, global snack giant Mars’ $36bn takeover bid for Kellanova is set to face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation which could require Mars to divest assets.

The UK government has secured a new agreement with the European Union, aiming to support British businesses, lower costs for consumers and add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040.

The European Commission has approved a €5 billion French re-insurance scheme to support wine and spirits exports to the US from 8 May to 8 July 2025.

Sergio Schuler, head of animal nutrition and health EMEA for DSM-Firmenich, explains how technology can be used to address the environmental impact of livestock farming and how to implement strategies that will help integrate sustainability without sacrificing market competitiveness.

The UK government has introduced temporary measures banning holidaymakers from bringing meat and dairy products into Great Britain from the EU to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on any alcohol coming to the US from the European Union