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M&As were high in T2 this year. Image Source: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

Mergers and acquisitions in UK food and beverage sector highest since 2019, but with fewer large deals

Research by financial advisory firm Oghma Partners reveals an uptick in mergers and acquisitions in the UK food and beverage sector in 2023’s second tertial (period of four months) being the highest since 2019. But there were fewer large deals, indicating uncertainty about whether the UK will enter a recession has influenced investor sentiment.

Abandoned cropland can be optimised to reduce food insecurity and mitigate climate change. Image Source: Matt Hoover Photo/Getty Images

Using abandoned croplands can help mitigate food insecurity and climate change, study suggests

Despite the ever-expanding presence of new agricultural land across the world, a lot of agricultural land is abandoned. Between 1992 and 2020, there were roughly 101 million hectares of cropland abandoned, an amount greater than the size of Egypt. A new...

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Oat drinks and beer: Single process technology

Plant-based products, such as oat milk, are becoming increasingly popular. As the market evolves, the possibilities for oat drinks production is expanding.

The study identified consumer food waste habits. Image Source: svetikd/Getty Images

Consumers food waste habits identified as Warriors, Strugglers and Slackers

Intervention to tackle household food waste may need to be tailored effectively at specific segments of the population, new research has revealed. The survey came to the conclusion after identifying consumer food waste habits fitted into different categories...

More than 70% of the consumers polled believe extending the product’s shelf life is the answer to combat food waste. Pic: GettyImages

Avoidable bread waste leaves consumers with a stale taste

A recent study by Kerry reveals 98% of consumers polled are actively trying to minimise food waste by switching to brands or products that offer better shelf life.

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Pioneering the evolution of plant proteins for enhanced health and wellness at an affordable price

Achieving a harmonious blend of health benefits, delicious taste and affordability in plant-based proteins is challenging but the rewards will be great.

Next week! Get set for the Active Nutrition Summit

Taking place in Amsterdam from October 9th-11th, NutraIngredients' Active Nutrition Summit will provide an expert-packed agenda of presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities to help industry translate science into performance-enhancing...

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How optimized fermentation nutrients improve the production of lactic acid bacteria

Adding nitrogen sources to culture media for bacterial growth do not always have the desired effect. Tailoring nitrogen sources to specific bacteria will optimize results.

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Mergers and acquisitions in UK food and beverage sector highest since 2019, but with fewer large deals

Using abandoned croplands can help mitigate food insecurity and climate change, study suggests

Oat drinks and beer: Single process technology

Consumers food waste habits identified as Warriors, Strugglers and Slackers

Avoidable bread waste leaves consumers with a stale taste

Pioneering the evolution of plant proteins for enhanced health and wellness at an affordable price

Next week! Get set for the Active Nutrition Summit

How optimized fermentation nutrients improve the production of lactic acid bacteria

Mondelēz completes sale of gum business to Perfetti Van Melle Group

Autumn apprehensions: South Korea issues food safety warnings for fresh foods and rice rolls in ‘high-risk’ fall season

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England bans range of single use plastics to tackle ‘scourge of plastic pollution’

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England looks to change ‘alcohol-free’ definition

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Cargill opens European Protein Innovation Hub to allow customers to create new protein products

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‘The only barrier now is regulation’: UK cultivated meat company urges urgent approvals overhaul to allow industry to flourish

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