MHP outlines sustainability achievements

Ukrainian meat processor MHP has reported progress on improving sustainability, animal welfare and safety in 2018.

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Cherkizovo invests in artificial intelligence

Russian agricultural holding Cherkizovo is to install an artificial intelligence (AI) system at one of its meat-processing facilities in order to optimize production process and cut production costs.

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Mixed reaction to EU-Mercosur agreement

A trade deal between the EU and Mercosur has been agreed following 20 years of negotiations, however some questions have been raised regarding production standards.

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NPD trend tracker: From watermelon crisps to plant-based gelato

In this week's round-up of new product launches across Europe, FoodNavigator features a 'category changing' plant-based gelato brand and a new air-dried fruit crisp made using watermelon.

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How can industry prevent soy becoming a ‘demonised’ commodity like palm oil?

The disastrous environmental effects of unsustainable palm oil production has âdemonisedâ the commodity for consumers. Is soy, which is similarly associated with deforestation, biodiversity loss and climate change, heading for the same fallout?

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Food groups welcome UK’s ‘trailblazing’ and ‘holistic’ sector review

Members of the UK food and drink industry are being urged to participate in a new âfield to forkâ review of the countryâs food system.

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New robotics centre addresses ‘real challenges’ in agri-food: Labour shortages and weed control

The worldâs first agri-robotics Centre of Excellence will be built at the University of Lincoln in the UK, where researchers will develop ways to streamline and maximise agri-food processes âfrom farm-to-forkâ.

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