The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Global packaging leader Amcor has secured RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification for its Bontite Sustane stretch films to support compliance with upcoming UK and European packaging regulations.

General Mills, ADM and Walmart have launched a collaborative initiative targeting 40,000 wheat acres in the US Midwest to scale regenerative agriculture practices.

McCain Foods has launched a grower pilot programme in partnership with Ceres AI, aiming to improve field-level visibility and decision-making across its North American potato supply network.

Bakery and sweet goods ingredient supplier Puratos USA has enrolled 30% of its wheat flour volumes into mass balance regenerative agriculture programmes to support its 2030 sustainability targets.

Del Monte Corporation and Treatt have launched a range of upcycled, fruit-derived extracts from pineapple, watermelon, mango, and cantaloupe for beverage applications.

Duni Group has transitioned key product families within its Duniform food packaging range to pure polypropylene mono-materials to improve recyclability.

Amcor is collaborating with U.K. startup Kelpi to research bio-based, seaweed-derived coating technologies to enhance the sustainability and barrier performance of its fibre packaging solutions.

The Global Seafood Alliance and Great British Chefs have launched a campaign to increase awareness of the BAP label among professional chefs and consumers through educational content and recipes.