Relegated to the margins of responsibility outside police control, illegal fishing has largely evaded impactful sanctions. Colleagues from the Norwegian food research institute Nofima report here on the impact that increased police cooperation can have on bringing perpetrators of organised crime to justice. Industrial fishing activity in Norwegian waters, an area where illegal and unreported …
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Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe. Food fraud has never been a static form of crime; it changes due to …
PepsiCo partners with Siemens and NVIDIA to roll out AI digital twins across its supply chain
Food and drink giant PepsiCo is piloting AI-driven digital twins to redesign factories and warehouses, lifting throughput and cutting investment costs. Image Credit: PepsiCo PepsiCo has begun rolling out AI-powered digital twins across its supply chain under a multi-year partnership with Siemens and NVIDIA, in what it describes as an industry-first move for a global …
Global food waste costs surge as annual supply chain losses near $540 billion
New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots. Global food waste is continuing to erode retail margins worldwide, with losses across the food supply chain forecast to reach $540 billion by 2026, according to new research …
How to make Tamil-Style Egg Omelette for breakfast
How to make Tamil-Style Egg Omelette for breakfast
Jim Beam shutting down bourbon production at Kentucky distillery for 2026
Bourbon giant pauses output at flagship site as tariffs, oversupply and falling alcohol demand pressure US whiskey industry. Jim Beam is shutting down bourbon production at its main Kentucky distillery for the whole of 2026, as the US whiskey sector grapples with trade uncertainty, excess inventory and declining alcohol consumption. The bourbon maker will close …
Morrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition on a landmark licensing deal, launching 53 high-protein products including the UK’s first GLP-1 friendly supermarket ready meals. Morrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range, designed to support consumers using weight-loss medications. Credit: Shutterstock Morrisons will become the first UK supermarket to launch a dedicated range of …
Study links full-fat cheese and cream consumption to reduced dementia risk
Long-term Swedish research suggests eating full-fat cheese and cream may be associated with lower dementia risk, challenging established dietary advice. While the findings do not prove cause and effect, they suggest a significant association between certain high-fat dairy products and brain health. A major long-term study has linked higher consumption of full-fat cheese and cream …
Fungi fed on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets
New study shows fungi grown on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets and reduce nutrient deficiency risks. Illustrative image: fungal mycelium protein was tested in proof-of-concept plant-based patties and sausages. Fungi grown on plant processing remnants can produce a high-quality protein suitable for fortifying vegan and vegetarian diets, according to new research …
Nestlé extends Materna range with nutrition solutions for every stage of motherhood
Nestlé expands its maternal nutrition solutions through the Materna range, offering science-led staged support from pre-conception to post-birth recovery. Nestlé has expanded its Materna range, strengthening its maternal nutrition solutions with a staged approach designed to support women’s health from pre-conception through pregnancy and post-partum recovery. Building on the launch of Materna Expert Preconception Support …









