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Texas bill could mandate warning labels on popular packaged foods Food and drink sold and manufactured in Texas containing artificial ingredients could require on-pack warning labels if a new bill becomes law.
General Mills projects $130m in charges for global transformation initiative General Mills has approved a multi-year global transformation initiative aimed at boosting productivity through enhanced business processes and targeted organisational changes.
Australian Vintage acquires international rights to MadFish brand Australian Vintage has announced a strategic partnership with Burch Family Wines, acquiring international ownership of the Western Australian wine brand MadFish.

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Texas bill could mandate warning labels on popular packaged foods Food and drink sold and manufactured in Texas containing artificial ingredients could require on-pack warning labels if a new bill becomes law.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/texas-bill-could-mandJun 05, 2025143+

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FBIF2025 Recap: Exploring Future Growth of Global F&B Industry!

FBIFMay 29, 2025191+

Unfold Quality Growth with Global F&B Brands at FBIF2025

FBIFMay 29, 202592+

Volare secures �26m funding to transform insect protein production in Europe

Finnish biotech company Volare has announced the successful closing of a ?26 million ($29 million) funding round aimed at establishing what it claims will be the world's most energy-efficient protein production facility.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/volare-secures-26m-fuMay 29, 2025154+

Volare secures �26m funding to transform insect protein production in Europe

Food industry reacts to MAHA report exploring impact of UPFs and chemicals on children’s health

A new report from the White House’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission, led by US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, places emphasis on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and chemical exposure as key drivers of chronic disease in American children.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/food-industry-reacts-May 28, 202564+

Food industry reacts to MAHA report exploring impact of UPFs and chemicals on children’s health

Tasting tomorrow: Inside Umami Bioworks' UK cultivated seafood tasting

The session wasn’t just about flavour, it offered a comprehensive briefing on Umami’s long-term vision, technological approach and the challenges of scaling cultivated seafood from pilot phase to plate.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/tasting-tomorrow-insiMay 27, 2025174+

Tasting tomorrow: Inside Umami Bioworks' UK cultivated seafood tasting

Opinion: Three ways bioscience innovations are future-proofing the food and beverage industry

As consumer expectations evolve and the global population grows, the food and beverage industry is under pressure to innovate sustainably and efficiently.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/opinion-three-ways-biMay 27, 202599+

Opinion: Three ways bioscience innovations are future-proofing the food and beverage industry

VMG Partners closes $1bn fund to fuel growth in consumer brands

VMG Partners, a growth equity firm specialising in consumer brands, has successfully closed its latest fund, VMG Consumer VI, at a hard cap of $1 billion. This milestone reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to investing in transformative consumer companies across various sectors, including F&B.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/vmg-partners-closes-1May 21, 202567+

VMG Partners closes $1bn fund to fuel growth in consumer brands

Chobani acquires plant-based frozen smoothies and meals start-up Daily Harvest

Dairy giant Chobani has announced its acquisition of Daily Harvest, a plant-based start-up that delivers a range of frozen ready meals, smoothies, snacks and protein products.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/chobani-acquires-planMay 21, 2025151+

Chobani acquires plant-based frozen smoothies and meals start-up Daily Harvest

FBIF2025 Recap: Exploring Future Growth of Global F&B Industry!

FBIFMay 29, 2025191+

Unfold Quality Growth with Global F&B Brands at FBIF2025

FBIFMay 29, 202592+

Food industry reacts to MAHA report exploring impact of UPFs and chemicals on children’s health

https://www.foodbev.com/news/food-industry-reacts-May 28, 202564+

Opinion: Three ways bioscience innovations are future-proofing the food and beverage industry

As consumer expectations evolve and the global population grows, the food and beverage industry is under pressure to innovate sustainably and efficiently.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/opinion-three-ways-biMay 27, 202599+

IFTECH Pakistan 2025 – the South Asia's premier Food & Beverage Technology Event!

IFTECH Pakistan is the premier event for the food and beverage processing and packaging industries, celebrating its 20th edition in 2025, scheduled for May 29-31, 2025, at the Expo Centre Lahore.

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IFTECH Pakistan 2025 – the South Asia's premier Food & Beverage Technology Event!

Opinion: With so many ‘flavours’ of AI, food and beverage brands must choose wisely

AI is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it comes in many 'flavours' and food and beverage manufacturers are no exception. In this industry, as in many others, the focus is on narrow AI – designed to excel at specific tasks, like demand forecasting or quality control.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/opinion-with-so-many-Apr 22, 2025158+

Opinion: With so many ‘flavours’ of AI, food and beverage brands must choose wisely

UK government cuts import tariffs on food items

In a bid to support economic growth and lower costs for consumers, the UK government has suspended import tariffs on dozens of food and beverage items until 2027.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/uk-government-cuts-imApr 22, 202587+

UK government cuts import tariffs on food items

Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time

Olam Group has today (14 April 2025) revealed further details of its updated business reorganisation plan, including plans to invest $500m into its food ingredients business and divest all its other assets over time.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/olam-to-invest-500m-iApr 15, 2025147+

Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time

WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guideline that recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) for weight control.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 17, 2023256+

WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

Alpla launches new biodegradable coffee capsules

Global packaging company Alpla is rolling out a new generation of biodegradable coffee capsules for the Blue Circle brand made with organic material.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 17, 2023139+

Alpla launches new biodegradable coffee capsules

Döhler opens taste innovation hub in New Jersey US

Global producer of natural ingredients and solutions, Döhler, has inaugurated its new office and laboratory hub in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 04, 202372+

Döhler opens taste innovation hub in New Jersey US

Opinion: ‘Greenhushing’ in the F&B industry is not a long-term solution

Food and beverage organisations around the world are facing a dilemma. Navigating the drive towards a more sustainable future is being met with increased scrutiny from consumers, regulators and investors, leading to the rise of so-called ‘greenhushing’. However, with the world facing critical climate-related targets, organisations must ensure they are still taking the lead when it comes to greener actions.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 28, 2023162+

Amcor and Löfbergs partner to launch recycle-ready coffee packaging

Amcor has teamed up with Swedish coffee group Löfbergs to launch a mono-material coffee packaging with 55% reduced carbon footprint for both chemical and mechanical recycling.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 25, 2023116+

Amcor and Löfbergs partner to launch recycle-ready coffee packaging

FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

This week, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with WHO, published its first global report on the food safety aspects of cell-based products.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 07, 2023214+

FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker open new learning centre

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker have announced the opening of a 'Greenhouse Learning Center' to field test, measure and analyse compostable packaging, with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 06, 2023120+

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker open new learning centre

Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper bundle packaging

Packaging manufacturer Mondi has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create a paper band to hold products or bundles, reducing unnecessary plastic.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 06, 2023139+

Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper bundle packaging