2025 News Archive
Note: All articles listed below were originally published in the year specified.
August
- UK Government promises to finalize a new EU agri-food agreement within 18 months
 - Too Good To Go expands in the US to combat food waste amid environmental challenges
 - Kerry talks navigating taste complexities with AI, sensory science and consumer insights
 - Dubai’s GigaFarm project: Scottish businesses prepare to build world’s biggest vertical farm
 - Free delivery and meal plan incentives boost healthy food purchases online, US study reveals
 - Nosh.bio CEO: Affordability and consistency critical to unlocking mainstream alt-protein adoption
 - Brightseed research reveals consumers are eager for F&B products that harness bioactives
 - Nestlé expands cold coffee production in Malaysia
 - Moa develops new crop protection category in partnership with Gowan
 - Sustainable solutions: How major F&B players are tackling climate, cost and consumer trust challenges
 - HFSS crackdowns: Givaudan discusses reformulation opportunities as European legislation tightens
 - Rumen genomics deal aims to boost dairy herd productivity
 - Coca-Cola reportedly mulling Costa Coffee sale amid market challenges
 - Keurig Dr Pepper secures acquisition of JDE Peet’s in US$17.4B deal
 - UK study outlines regenerative agriculture framework to tackle food systems decline
 - Corbion and Brain Biotech partner on natural preservation technologies
 - Dairy deal: Fonterra agrees sale of consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for NZ$3.845B
 - Agri-food industry raises serious doubts over latest EU-US trade pact agreements
 - Carbon markets overlook shade-grown coffee farms’ climate potential, study reveals
 - PhenOlives upcycles olive waste into flour for healthy snack innovation
 - IFF targets improved bread shelf life and softness with enzyme solution launch
 - Vegan growth: ADM explores new opportunities with diverse protein solutions
 - Meatable bolsters cultivated meat production with Uncommon Bio acquisition
 - Barry Callebaut: Exploring cell culture as a “valuable complement” to traditional cocoa
 - Scientists identify eight emerging allergens linked to anaphylaxis risk
 - Food inflation climbs to 4.9%, adding strain to UK households
 - Scientists leverage machine learning and data science to improve chickpea farming
 - WUR study shows oil palm is the most land-efficient crop despite higher emissions
 - USDA launches US$100M initiative to safeguard agriculture from New World Screwworm threat
 - Scientists unlock the science behind cocoa bean fermentation for improved chocolate flavor
 - Soli Organic and 80 Acres Farms merge to advance vertical farming innovation
 - Synergy Flavours: How social media and “swalcy” flavors are shaping taste innovation
 - Ofi ranks highest for living income progress in food and agri sectors
 - IFF global noodle trends: Fusion flavors, comfort and cost lead global innovation
 - Study links green farming to higher yields, lower fertilizer use in China
 - Coffee and fermentation: Scientists harness unripe cherries to reduce waste
 - Bonsucro on unlocking tangible benefits with sustainable sugarcane practices
 - International scientists call for urgent global food systems reform to combat land degradation
 - MIT scientists develop iron and iodine fortification toolbox to combat global malnutrition concerns
 - Poultry sector seeks investment clarity as UK inflation fuels welfare debate
 - Arla calls for government action on dairy farm labor shortages
 - Arla Foods to invest €50.9M in Bahrain cheese jar production
 - IFF posts lower Q2 sales amid weaker volumes
 - Oikos launches cultured dairy drink for muscle support during weight loss
 - Scientists harness bee and frog molecules to slow superbug evolution in food production
 - Plantible’s Eldorado facility begins full operation and expands Rubi protein production
 - Fonterra Eltham increases cheese production to meet rising demand
 - Meat prices push FAO food price index higher in July
 - Botanical boosters: “Need-specific” ingredients drive appeal for health-conscious consumers
 - Scientists unlock licorice extract as “natural shield” to prolong poultry meat freshness
 - Mars licenses Pairwise gene-editing platform to advance cacao research
 - Alcohol industry urges EU-US tariff exemption as €29.8B export market set for severe blow
 - “Protein Tracker” tool advances retail push away from animal produce
 - Scientists call for shade-grown cocoa to boost carbon savings and sector resilience
 - “Flavor without compromise”: Biospringer talks yeast-based sodium reduction R&D
 - Coca-Cola HBC sees strong first-half growth as emerging markets rise
 - Heinz and Smoothie King launch limited-edition ketchup-based fruit smoothie
 - Ishida calls for wider X-ray inspections amid rising food contamination recalls
 - Fermentation, flexibility and function: The next chapter for alternative proteins
 - Juicy Marbles debuts mycoprotein salmon alternative for plant-based seafood versatility
 - Bananas, heritage and health: The story behind Sobanana’s upcycling mission
 - “Food ink”: Education and innovation key to 3D food printing adoption in South Africa, study reveals
 - Study validates microvinification as reliable tool for wine research and product testing
 - Scientists develop “microbial map” revealing human and climate impacts on food systems
 - Cargill CTO: How leveraging chemical engineering can solve the food industry’s biggest problems
 - US honey consumption hits record high amid rising demand for natural sweeteners
 - Mars to invest US$2B in US manufacturing through 2026
 - July in review: IFT First 2025, Animal suffering labels, Olive oil fraud
 - Beyond Oil and Sodexo Israel partner to slash frying oil trans fats with food-safe filter powder
 - Tate & Lyle director: Shaping the evolution of mouthfeel, functional indulgence and regional trends
 











