EUDR delay confirmed
The deforestation regulation’s postponement comes after a year of political wrangling
Policy
Do novel foods win or lose from the EU’s Biotech Act?
The act is a mixed bag for novel food risk assessments
EU ‘meaty’ names ban unlikely to go ahead: Why talks collapsed
Confusion during talks has postponed the decision on the ban
Cultivated meat guidance released in UK: 4 key takeaways
The UK has released its first guidelines on cultivated meat novel food applications
EUDR delay and review agreed by EU
The Council and Parliament have decided to postpone the landmark regulation
CBD in food and drink: Inside the regulation holding it back
Despite market potential, CBD is restricted in the EU
‘A mandate for innovation’: R&D is back at the top of the agenda with UK sugar tax shake up
The UK will extend its sugar tax to include more drinks, including milk-based products. Businesses have two options: take the financial hit - or get back into the lab and innovate
First-ever mycoprotein goes through novel food system successfully
The Protein Brewery is celebrating a positive scientific opinion from Europe’s food safety agency. So when will its new mycoprotein ingredient hit the market?
EU bioeconomy strategy: What it means for food
The wide ranging strategy touches on both packaging and novel foods
EUDR delay now likely to go ahead
The landmark deforestation regulation is a step closer to being postponed following a vote in European Parliament
Poultry sector on high alert as bird flu spikes in Europe
Cases of avian influenza are now four times what they were a year ago
Milk-based drinks added to UK sugar tax: Here’s what you need to know
The UK is expanding its Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks. Here are the new rules
Nestlé retains right to label Perrier ‘natural’ amid filtration scandal
A French court has rejected a case against Perrier’s owner Nestlé, who will now reclaim legal fees
Could the EU ban on ‘meaty’ names be extended to the UK?
Thanks to a deal earlier this year, labelling restrictions for meat alternatives may spread beyond the EU’s borders
Up the food chain
EFSA’s new boss: Why faster risk assessments are my guiding light
The newly appointed Dr Nikolaus Kriz has ambitions to optimise European food safety
EUDR delay agreed by EU member states
The EU council has backed a year-long delay of the landmark regulation
Will the EUDR be delayed after all?
Despite opposition from key industry players such as Ferrero and Nestlé, a one-year postponement may still take place
Trump removes coffee, beef, cocoa from tariff list
Consumer Brands Association urges further tariff rollbacks on products like palm oil and tin mill steel
New lipid gets EFSA novel food approval, and it cuts cholesterol
Food and drink manufacturers now have a new lipid to add to their formulation toolbox – one that boasts health and sustainability credentials
EUDR: How the changes affect food and drink
Sweeping alterations to the EU’s deforestation regulation changes the game for compliance and enforcement
Non-UPF Verified debuts standard for CPG brands
The standard includes ingredient criteria and processing intensity that align with nutrition research and food system realities
Food fight! Nutri-Score takes a swing at Danone
Danone has been called out by the creators of Nutri-Score for promoting a misleadingly healthy image of some of its dairy products
EU Biotech Act: What it means for food
The act is expected to streamline regulation in biotechnology
Another EUDR backflip: How did we get here?
In a dramatic pivot, the EU’s anti-deforestation law looks like it will be pushed back for some, and reworked for all. Here’s a timeline to help with the whiplash
EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What now?
As the plant-based industry pushes back against the ban, how likely is it to be implemented?
How functional food claims are regulated
What do companies need to do to ensure their claims are compliant in the EU?
Cocoa crisis: How politics and harvests could impact the sector
Events on the ground in producing countries will have significant effects on prices
EUDR: Delay will only impact smaller operators
Downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements
Inside the EUDR IT system
Problems with the system, through which businesses must submit EUDR due diligence statements, were the given reason for the regulation’s potential second delay
FAO on tackling food security through innovation
Combining tech with other forms of innovation is the only way forward
Protein transition a priority for EU investment
Utilising plant-based proteins is vital for Europe’s autonomy as the world becomes more unstable, suggests innovation council head
UPF labelling is coming - but in what form?
Ultra-processed foods could soon be immediately recognisable front-of-pack
EUDR delay: Parliament pushes back
Lawmakers are beginning to voice opposition to any potential delay of the groundbreaking legislation
EU Parliament votes to ban ‘meaty names’
The ban would severely restrict labelling for meat alternatives in the EU
EU biscuits face acrylamide reckoning
A new study shows more than a quarter of biscuits on sale blow past EU safety benchmarks for acrylamide – a probable carcinogen that’s testing regulators’ patience and shaking consumer trust
Are IT problems really to blame for EUDR delay?
Brussels blames IT systems for EUDR delays - but others say technology’s just a scapegoat
5 tips to achieve regulatory approval for novel foods
How can applicants prepare for the all-important approval process?
Opinion
Rejecting sustainability is bad for business
In the end, neglecting the environment will only harm food and beverage
Sustainable September
EUDR: How companies can ensure Indigenous rights are protected
Land use must be negotiated with Indigenous peoples
Consumers prioritise food safety in purchases
More consumers understand food safety than ever before, according to EFSA
European Commission wants to delay EUDR, again
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
EUDR: Certified palm oil supports compliance in Netherlands
The RSPO’s partnership with the Dutch government gives it a key role in EUDR compliance
Sustainable September
‘Devastating’ aid cuts and fragmented funding hinder dairy’s climate ambition
Flip-flopping on policy and a lack of targeted funding for sustainability interventions is putting dairy’s green effort at risk
European Commission sued over labelling secrecy
The EU has refused to release documents over shelved plans to roll out mandatory front-of-pack labelling
Mars-Kellanova Deal: Commission restarts the clock
The EU has resumed its investigation into Mars’ $35.9bn merger with Kellanova, following a stop in July
‘Meaty’ names ban: One step closer after key Parliament vote
The European Parliament wants to further restrict labelling for meat alternatives
Global guidance on meat and dairy consumption in the works
What’s the optimal intake of animal-source foods?
UK teen energy drink ban: Is caffeine really the culprit?
The UK government will consult on banning high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England over health concerns. However, a new study suggests energy drinks may only be indirectly linked to poor adolescent health, so what makes them risky?
What the EU-Mercosur deal means for food and agriculture
A wide-ranging trade deal with South American countries promises wide-reaching changes to food trade
