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IFF has secured approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for a heart health claim linking isolated soy protein to healthy blood cholesterol levels, opening new labelling opportunities for 20-25g daily intake formulations.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared the ABF-Hovis merger in Great Britain while identifying localised competition concerns in Northern Ireland that may require a divestment.

The European Food Safety Authority has issued a positive safety assessment for Givaudan’s Everzure Galdieria, a natural and acid-stable blue colourant.

The UK Supreme Court has delivered a decisive blow to Oatly’s branding strategy in the UK, dismissing the company's appeal and ruling that the trademark “Post Milk Generation” is invalid for use on oat-based food and drink products.

The American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA) has formally petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a clear, enforceable regulatory definition for the term "pasture-raised" on shell egg cartons.

The rebrand marks a critical operational milestone as preparations accelerate for the scheme's implementation across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, currently scheduled to go live in October 2027.

The dispute emerges nearly a year after Vue ended a 25-year partnership with Coca-Cola, opting instead for a new exclusive supply deal with rival PepsiCo that began in March 2025.

The policy update follows a sustained period of engagement and campaigning by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) entities, supported by over 63,000 activists.