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Tea prices are rising for a range of reasons. Image Source: Getty Images/imv

Why is the price of tea going up?

Like many other commodities, tea is increasing in price. This is due to instability: instability in the climate and instability in the world of geopolitics.

A world first: How Albert Heijn shares climate footprints to the ingredient level

The Dutch supermarket retailer has become the world’s first to share its products’ climate footprints – to the ingredient level – with consumers. Here’s how.

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From farm to fork: 10 start-ups disrupting the market and transforming the food system

Innovating the food system is essential to uncover improved means of production to offer manufacturers healthier, more sustainable products. Who is leading the way?

BSE case confirmed in the UK: What we know so far. GettyImages/KOLOstock

Case of mad cow disease confirmed in the UK: What we know so far

This weekend brought the unwelcome news of a confirmed case of BSE, commonly known as mad cow disease, in Ayrshire, Scotland. Here’s what we know so far.

Beyond Meat saw further declines this quarter. Image source: Getty Images/Hinterhaus Productions

Beyond Meat ‘scaling down’ after revenue decline, but remains ‘bullish’ in Europe

Plant-based pioneer Beyond Meat has seen further declines in revenue, and is scaling down its operations. However, the Beyond Burger maker remains ‘bullish’ in some areas, including the European market.

A real opportunity exists to innovation around functional products which address the specific needs of older people, according to R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation. GettyImages/PeopleImages

'Healthy longevity' trend: The food and drink potential

As ageing population numbers rise in Europe, an opportunity is opening in food and beverage. How can industry best tap into the ‘healthy longevity’ trend?

What is 'sogflation' and how is it threatening food supply chains?

First there was inflation, then there was shrinkflation, next came heatflation, now there’s sogflation. But what is sogflation and how is it impacting the food industry?

Postbiotics: The lesser-known microbe in the gut health universe. GettyImages/PeopleImages

Postbiotics: The lesser-known microbes in the gut health universe

Prebiotics and probiotics are practically celebrities in the world of gut health, but have you heard of postbiotics? This lesser-known friend of pre and pro is quickly climbing the gut-health charts.

From smart trolleys to facial recognition trolleys: How is AI disrupting food retail? GettyImages/Kirillm

Seven ways artificial intelligence is shaking up food retail

Artificial intelligence is unlocking innovation in the retail sector, powering everything from smart trolleys to facial recognition checkouts.

Could a 'junk food' diet cause long-term damage to the brain?

Junk food has been linked to a number of health issues, including obesity, type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but could it also cause long-term damage to the brain?

Confusion amongst consumers persists, with the latest research suggesting perceptions of UPF differ significantly. GettyImages/LordHenriVoton

‘I’ve heard of ultra-processed food, but can’t explain it’: Demystifying UPF confusion

What ‘ultra-processed food’ means to one consumer may not be what it means to another.

Climate change can significantly affect farmer working practices. Image supplied by author.

Cocoa feels the bite of climate change

Climate change will affect many industries, but few more than cocoa. While farmers on the ground struggle with fluctuating climatic conditions changing working practices, large companies grapple with environmental regulation.

Snover spoke to us about consumer interest in the functional potential of Nourished's ingredients. Image Source: Getty Images/Jonathan Knowles

Nourished on how to communicate the potential of personalised nutrition to consumers

Personalised nutrition has immense potential for extremely bespoke nutritional benefits to consumers. But for such a niche category, how does a company communicate this potential?

New beverage launches: from alcohol-free whisky innovation to tequila NPD

What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches - from gin shots to non-alcoholic rosé

From gin shots to non-alcoholic rosé, we take a look at some of the latest beverages launching around the globe.

The commercialization of gene-edited wheat in China will secure its food security. Pic: GettyImages/Ackert Bueckert

China approves safety of gene-edited wheat

The Chinese government has granted approval for the production of the country’s inaugural gene-edited wheat variety, a significant step towards the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) food crops.