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Four of Unilever's Regenerative Agriculture Principles focus on generating positive impacts on soils. GettyImages/Mintr

Unilever defines Regenerative Agriculture Principles: ‘Without consensus it’s difficult to have alignment… it was important to start the work’

Unilever has gone live with new Regenerative Agriculture Principles (RAPs), a framework that outlines ‘five priority areas’ the company says are ‘in most urgent need of action and where we can generate the biggest impact’. FoodNavigator spoke to Giulia Stellari, Sustainable Sourcing Director at Unilever, to learn more.

Are consumers on the Mediterranean keen to try and buy cultured meat?

Once on the market, would populations in Croatia, Greece, and Spain buy lab-grown meat? Fresh research suggests it may be a question of price.

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Immune health and relaxation: natural opportunities for responding to consumers’ needs

As consumers turn to botanical-based food and beverages for immune support and relaxation, new opportunities are opening up for food and beverage brands.

Consumer concern about packaging presents innovation opportunities for zero-waste online grocery shopping

Food brands have an opportunity to diversify their online shopping experiences to better meet quicky shifting consumer demands, according to a new report.

Palm oil challenges in the West: EU ambassador insists sustainability is non-negotiable for consumers

Consumers in the EU are ‘demanding sustainability’ when it comes to palm oil and related food products, according to an EU ambassador, fanning the flames of ongoing strife with palm oil producing countries in the ASEAN region.

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Alland & Robert affirms acacia gum has benefits on gut health

ACACIA GUM BENEFITS ON GUT HEALTH: Alland & Robert announces their study shows that 80% of people who consumed acacia gum every day for 2 months improved their intestinal health

Valeo Foods and Confectionery acquired by Bain Capital

Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, announced it has signed a definitive agreement with CapVest to acquire European ambient foods company Valeo Foods.

Coronavirus: Your one-stop blog for food industry updates

Bringing together trusted global food industry coverage from across our universe of B2B titles to provide rolling updates and breaking news on the implications of COVID-19 for the food sector.