Developments in genetic coding techniques open the doorway to crops that produce higher yields or have positive characteristics, such as drought or pest resistance. The EU regulates the cultivation and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food but debate rages over whether new biotechnologies such as CRISPR-Cas gene editing should be treated differently.
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Organic and non-GMO additives: Should you pay the premium?
Business
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Market Trends
BASF becomes 'supporting' member of the Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil
Policy
Process labels can ‘stigmatise’ otherwise healthy foods, study finds
Market Trends
The future of food: Europe focuses on circular economy solutions
Healthy foods
Agri-food mega mergers will push food prices up, report claims
Healthy foods
Sugar fuels aggressive cancer growth confirms breakthrough study
Snacks
Sugary drink levy in Jamie’s Italian restaurants reduces SSB consumption by 11%: study
Beverage
Stop-start fasting method effective in tackling obesity, study thinks
Sugar, salt and fat reduction
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Marketing
Mintel heralds ‘a new era of ingredient-sourcing’ as consumers demand pollution-free food in sustainable packaging
Sustainability
NHS England bans ‘super-sized’ chocolate bars
Sugar and health
