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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.

The reports highlight a disconnect between corporate profitability and public health costs, noting that while the combined market for these beverages generates billions in profit

The UK Government has set out a definitive timeline for significant animal welfare reforms, launching a consultation on plans to completely phase out colony cage systems for laying hens by 2032.

The appointment signals a strategic push to accelerate the commercial adoption of the company's food waste solutions across the US and Canadian fresh produce and floral supply chains.

The industry-first initiative aims to fundamentally restructure PepsiCo's manufacturing and supply chain operations through the use of advanced AI and "digital twin" technology.

Dairy software specialist DairyCraftPro has announced the launch of its advanced Yoghurt Processing Software, a digital platform designed to automate and centralise critical stages of yoghurt manufacturing.

Chef Robotics, a specialist in AI-enabled automation for the food sector, has announced the launch of Chef+, its most advanced meal assembly robot to date.

Recent cases detected in major poultry-producing regions—specifically, Minnesota in the US and various locations across the UK