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Danone secures CDP Triple A rating for environmental performance

Danone has been awarded Triple A status by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) for 2025, placing the multinational food and beverage company among an elite group of 23 organisations globally to achieve top ratings across all three environmental categories: climate change, water stewardship and forest preservation.

Tufts University launches open-access cell bank for cultivated meat

Tufts University’s Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) has established an open-access cell bank to preserve and distribute cultivated meat technology from companies that have closed operations, partnering with the Good Food Institute to make proprietary cell lines publicly available to researchers and developers.

TNA Solutions' flagship tna robag® 3e packaging system features customisable tna intelliweigh® scales specifically engineered to handle sticky products

TNA Solutions showcases confectionery line technology at ProSweets 2026

TNA Solutions presented its complete line solutions for confectionery and nutraceutical production at ProSweets 2026 in Cologne, Germany, from 1–4 February. The global processing and packaging technology specialist showcased equipment designed to address the unique challenges of handling sticky products, optimising production flow, and reducing waste.

Researchers reprogram yeast cells to produce medium-chain fatty acids as palm oil alternative

German and Chinese researchers have developed a protein engineering approach that reprograms metazoan fatty acid synthase to produce short- and medium-chain fatty acids with unprecedented specificity. The technology, demonstrated in the industrial yeast Ogataea polymorpha, offers a sustainable alternative to palm kernel oil extraction for food.

Kerry’s 2026 Global Taste Charts reveal dragon fruit, Korean flavours and premium cheeses as key food and beverage trends, backed by data from 1,200 scientists.

Kerry unveils 2026 Global Taste Charts with data-driven flavour predictions for food manufacturers

Kerry, the Dublin-based global leader in taste and nutrition, has released its 2026 Global Taste Charts, providing food and beverage manufacturers with comprehensive flavour intelligence derived from extensive consumer research and product launch data. The annual report, unveiled on 14 January 2026, identifies dominant, emerging and accelerating flavour profiles across eight product categories, offering manufacturers […]

Givaudan Chef's Council hot and spicy innovation

Givaudan to host 7th Chef’s Council to explore hot and spicy flavour science

Givaudan has announced the 7th edition of its Chef’s Council, a global culinary initiative that brings together leading chefs and flavour scientists to develop new approaches to hot and spicy taste experiences. The event will take place in Mexico City from 23–27 March 2026.

Fraunhofer develops portable sensor system for rapid food fraud detection

Three Fraunhofer institutes are collaborating on a mobile gas chromatography sensor system designed to identify counterfeit food products directly at the point of inspection. The shoulder bag-sized device aims to enable non-specialists to perform rapid authenticity assessments without the need for laboratory analysis.

Chinese scientists develop biodegradable cellulose film that blocks 99% oxygen and signals food spoilage

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a nanocellulose-based packaging film that combines high oxygen barrier properties with a built-in colour-change freshness indicator, offering a biodegradable alternative to multi-layer petrochemical packaging.

Zoe Yu Tung Law, Co-Founder and CEO of New Wave Biotech

New Wave Biotech and Nurasa partner to accelerate food-tech scale-up

New Wave Biotech, a UK-based developer of AI-powered bioprocess simulation software, has announced a commercial partnership with Nurasa, the Singapore-based food innovation company owned by Temasek. The collaboration aims to help food-tech and ingredient companies move from laboratory development to commercial-scale manufacturing with reduced risk and faster timelines.

The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026

The food and drink event no business can afford to miss

Businesses from across the grocery, hospitality, specialist retail and manufacturing sectors will meet in April at The UK Food & Drink Shows for three days of innovation, inspiration and networking.