September 24, 2025 | Food

Chocolate prices expected to ease, but won’t return to pre-‘cocoa crisis’ levels

Chocolate manufacturers and retailers are adapting to this challenging environment, balancing cost recovery with consumer retention Consumers can expect some relief from rising chocolate prices with cocoa futures prices starting…

September 22, 2025 | Africa

ILRI and Kenya Dairy Board sign agreement to transform dairy sector

Kenya has great potential, with opportunities for improvement in the areas of animal health, genetics, and milk safety The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB)…

September 17, 2025 | Europe

MycoTWIN boosts Türkiye’s Mycotoxin research with EU support

The project provided TÜBİTAK with access to cutting-edge methodologies, joint studies, and advanced training, boosting its capacity to monitor and address mycotoxin risks The EU-funded MycoTWIN project has successfully advanced…

September 8, 2025 | Company News

Eminent Seeds expands pointed pepper portfolio with Stallone and Connery

Both varieties carry Tm3/TSWV resistance, score highly on shelf life, and contribute to a more efficient supply chain with reduced waste Eminent Seeds will launch Stallone and Connery next year, two new sweet pointed…

August 29, 2025 | Company News

IFF and Reservas Votorantim sign bioprospecting partnership in Brazil

The new facility will enable IFF scientists and experts, including perfumers and flavorists, along with LMR’s botanists and agronomists, to study and analyse nearly 1,000 species of flora IFF a…

August 4, 2025 | Australia

Australia, New Zealand review GM purple tomato

This application marks the sixth GM food assessed through FSANZ’s joint regulatory process with Health Canada Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking public comment on a new application…

July 30, 2025 | Company News

Suntory invests £920,000 into Ribena berry resilience

This investment will accelerate work to develop new varieties of berries that produce consistent yields in the face of climate challenges Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland (SBF…

July 24, 2025 | Academic

The James Hutton Institute introduces UK’s first bred blueberry

The new berry has been successfully trialled in the UK and the EU, constantly performing well across multiple seasons and diverse conditions The James Hutton Institute is delighted to announce…

July 23, 2025 | Company News

Barry Callebaut partners with the Zurich University to explore cocoa cell culture technology

This collaboration is part of Barry Callebaut’s long-term commitment to innovation and sustainability in the chocolate industry Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa solutions, has…

July 21, 2025 | Australia

Unlocking nature’s super protein: Australian partnership targets scalable human lactoferrin

Siobhan Coster, CEO, Eclipse Ingredients In a groundbreaking development for Australia’s health and biotechnology sectors, Brisbane-based Eclipse Ingredients is partnering with QUT, UQ, and CSIRO to commercialise human lactoferrin using…