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EU moves to cut fertilizer costs while reducing reliance on Russian supply

The EU will suspend customs duties on key nitrogen-based fertilizer imports for one year in an effort to ease pressure on farmers, diversify supply chains, and reduce dependence on Russian and Belarusian products. The measure, approved by the Council of the EU on Friday, covers fertilizer inputs including urea and ammonia and is expected to save importers around €60 million (US$69.5 million) in duties, according to the European Commission.
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Chocolate innovation: Cocoa-free systems, functional reformulation and sensory optimization
Chocolate remains a staple confectionery category, but it has also become a useful base for experimentation across food and beverage development. Alongside conventional bars and coatings, manufacturers and ingredient companies are exploring ways to extend what chocolate can do in formulation — particularly where it can be partially reworked, blended, or rebuilt for different functional or cost requirements.
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Tetra Pak VP Automation & Solutions: How digitalization is transforming F&B supply chains
F&B companies today are navigating a “perfect storm” of rising input costs, unpredictable consumer demand, and pressure to meet sustainability goals. In such a high-pressure environment, speed and precision in decision-making are critical, which Tetra Pak says companies can achieve through automation and digitalization. The processing and packaging leader says integrating processes, equipment, and teams into intelligent, data-driven ecosystems can drive efficiency, resilience, and competitive advantage for businesses.
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Beyond the Shell: Cracking the Code of 2026 Egg-Free Formulations
This technical paper explores a Biolev high-performance yeast-based functional ingredient designed to replace eggs in bakery and sauce formulations. By leveraging specific protein fractions and emulsifying properties, Biolev PlusWall30 maintains structural integrity, aeration, and mouthfeel while addressing clean label demands, allergen reduction, and price volatility in food applications. This Technical Paper is brought to you by Biolev by Levapan.
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Nutrition solutions for healthy aging: Physical health & cognitive function
This science-driven webinar explores how targeted nutrition can support the evolving health needs of an aging population. Join industry experts as they discuss the role of advanced whey protein ingredients, including whey protein isolate, alpha-lactalbumin, glycomacropeptide, and other functional whey components, in supporting key aspects of healthy aging. Learn how these ingredients contribute to physical and cognitive health, including cardiovascular and metabolic health, cognitive function, sleep health, and gut health. The session will highlight emerging research behind these functional ingredients and their relevance across the aging lifecycle. Together, we will explore how this research can be translated into practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies aimed at maintaining strength, resilience, and overall wellbeing in the aging population.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: How Givaudan balances taste, compliance and sustainability in cognitive health ingredients

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, Anne Auger, sales director for South-West Europe — Health & Functional BU at Givaudan, discusses integrating cognitive health ingredients like Cereboost and Zensera into mainstream functional F&B — balancing taste, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and growth opportunities across global markets.

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Coffee safety: Kerry receives EFSA positive opinion for acrylamide-reducing...
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Kerry has received a positive scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for Acrylerase — its novel amidase food enzyme. The company says the enzyme “significantly” reduces acrylamide levels in coffee extracts used in instant coffee and coffee substitutes.
AI tools hold potential to enhance soil science for climate-resilient...
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A new study has outlined how AI tools can accelerate soil science by speeding up work in its early stages. Soil systems are challenging to predict and are affected by climate, weather patterns, and agricultural practices. Yet, it impacts how we respond to food security and climate change — “the world’s most urgent challenges,” stresses the authors. By using these tools, AI holds the potential to accelerate soil research and the understanding of how it can benefit food and climate systems, and address the global changes of soil security, climate resilience, and sustainable land use.
Thaifex Anuga Asia 2026: CPF set to showcase “space-grade” safe proteins
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CPF reveals plans to showcase Thailand as a regional food innovation hub at Thaifex – Anuga Asia 2026, in Bangkok (May 26–30 ). The Thai agro-industrial and food company will exhibit its latest food innovations under the concept, “Food Innovation for Wellness.”
FAO warns of looming “agri-food crisis” amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
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The FAO has repeatedly escalated its warnings about the global fallout from the Strait of Hormuz crisis over recent weeks, but its latest alert is markedly more severe, signaling that the chaos in the region is no longer just a short-term shipping disruption, but a systemic shock to global food systems.
GFI Europe: Rising UK meat costs drive plant-based adoption amid calls for...
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Consumers are increasingly impacted by rising meat costs as global food prices continue to climb, highlighting the growing appeal of more affordable alternatives. An analysis by the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) shows that plant-based mince and meatballs are now, on average, 33% cheaper than their conventional meat counterparts at Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket. 
Stakeholders urge Pakistan dairy reform amid nutrition crisis
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Despite Pakistan being one of the largest milk-consuming and producing countries in the world, it continues to suffer from food insecurity, malnutrition, and stunting. This was in focus at the Pakistan Medical Association’s stakeholder dialogue hosted in Lahore earlier this month, titled The True Value of Dairy in Pakistan, amid the country’s increased nutrition crisis and growing economic cost. The event brought together experts from the dairy industry, regulatory authorities, and nutrition organizations, including the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), to discuss endemic barriers to accessible nutrition.
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Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrands as Kinisla and unveils €300m...
Kerry Dairy Ireland has announced a corporate rebrand under the name “Kinisla,” while also unveiling a €300 million (US$349 million) five-year investment plan across its Consumer Foods and Nutritional Ingredients business divisions. The new corporate identity is poised to “turbocharge” Kinisla’s innovation pipeline and marks the next phase of growth for the company. It also reinforces the company’s “bold outlook for the future,” while reflecting its return to Irish roots with the transition to full farmer ownership by 2035.
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Sustainable Foods Summit 2026: Regenerative agriculture...
From cultivated cocoa butter to precision fermentation, the food industry’s toolkit is diversifying and evolving to keep pace with a warming planet. Exploring these developments, Amarjit Sahota, founder at Ecovia Intelligence, speaks to Food Ingredients First ahead of the Sustainable Foods Summit (June 18–19). The event in Amsterdam, Netherlands, places emphasis on the need for better access to sustainable food systems in the long term. With various environmental factors straining food production and supply chains, experts are examining new innovations to more efficiently connect them to the consumer plate.
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Breaking news: Ingredion and Tate & Lyle in talks over...
Tate & Lyle has today confirmed that it is in discussions with US rival Ingredion over a possible takeover. The British food ingredients company says it has received multiple approaches from Ingredion to acquire its business, which it reportedly values at £2.74 billion (US$3.70 billion). According to Tate & Lyle’s statement, Ingredion has made a conditional proposal regarding a possible cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the company.

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Next-gen taste enhancementsMay2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers value rich flavor and taste to enhance their food and beverage experience. This has driven growth in product launches featuring flavor enhancers, with ...

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Food packaging trends May 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 5% compound annual growth in F&B launches between April 2021 and March 2026. The top packaging types were flat pouch, folded box, and bottle. More than half of launches were packed in plastic, while molded fiber packaging shows strong growth. Recyclable remained the top environmental claim, as reusable claims gain traction.

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Innovative chocolate applicationsMay 2026

Innova data shows an increase in chocolate product launches globally. One-third of these launches were in a chocolate block format, while wrapped chocolate pieces emerged as the fastest-growing format. “Vegetarian” was the leading claim for chocolate, and nut flavor was the most popular flavor.

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Vitafoods Europe 2026: How Givaudan balances taste, compliance and sustainability in cognitive health ingredients

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, Anne Auger, sales director for South-West Europe — Health & Functional BU at Givaudan, discusses integrating cognitive health ingredients like Cereboost and Zensera into mainstream functional F&B — balancing taste, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and...

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Vitafoods Europe 2026: How Valio’s dairy proteins are shaping health, recovery and gut-friendly innovation
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