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• Danone doubles down on Argentina as rivals retreat from dairy

  03-08-2026 18:20 via dairyreporter.com
  
  What has happened?
  Danone and Arcor have finalised a jointly controlled dairy business in Argentina by combining Danone's local operations with dairy producer Mastellone Hermanos. The deal gives the partners equal ownership and includes the integration of logistics subsidiary Logistica La Serenísima.Why is it significant?
  The transaction deepens a long-standing partnership between Danone and Arcor and creates a more integrated dairy platform focused on innovation, distribution and higher-
  
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• Whey demand set to rise with bioethanol breakthrough

  03-08-2026 16:51 via dairyreporter.com
  
  What is the new whey-to-bioethanol breakthrough?
  Scientists at Heriot-Watt University and start-up Take Root Bio have developed a process that converts sugars found in whey into bioethanol, creating a potential new use for a dairy byproduct that has traditionally been difficult and costly to manage.Why is it significant for the dairy industry?
  Whey has become increasingly valuable due to booming demand for protein ingredients, with prices rising sharply in recent years. If bioethanol production
  
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• Mars turns mint supply risk into sustainability success

  03-08-2026 16:50 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Mars' Shubh Mint programme is improving farmer livelihoods, empowering women and building a more resilient natural mint supply chain through sustainable sourcing and climate-smart farming practices in India.
  
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• Can Uber Eats help regional grocers compete online?

  03-08-2026 15:52 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Grocery delivery platform Uber Eats is betting local and regional grocers can better compete with national retailers through its plug-and-play marketplace, which combines delivery infrastructure, retail media capabilities and access to new customers.
  
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• Benefit stacking, not hero ingredients, is the future of food

  03-08-2026 15:04 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Learn why food companies are shifting from hero ingredients to benefit stacking as GLP-1, nutrient density and value reshape product innovation in this episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Soup-To-Nuts podcast
  
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• Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for Thai-style cold lemongrass and coconut prawn noodles | Quick and easy

  03-08-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  Enjoy this big bowl of refreshing noodle soup with turmeric and coconut milk spiked with a kick of chilliThis is exactly what I want to eat when I’m under the weather: a big bowl of Thai-inspired, soupy noodles with turmeric and coconut milk, all spiked with chilli. It’s a soup base that adapts perfectly for vegetarians (add cubed tofu) or leftovers (shredded roast chicken). This makes a lot of broth (hydration is important!), so serve it in your best ramen or soup bowls. The choice
  
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• Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

  03-08-2026 13:53 via foodnavigator.com
  
  From Coca-Cola to Co-op, cyber attacks are hitting the food and beverage industry harder than ever. Here's how companies can tackle the growing threat.
  
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• Stacked! How the north of England fell in love with American deli sandwiches – video

  03-08-2026 13:23 via theguardian.com
  Jimi Famurewa, restaurant critic and food journalist, discovers how American regional deli sandwich culture is being reinvented in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. From hoagies and subs to hero rolls, Jimi samples the upgraded sandwiches people are queuing hours for and learns how to make the everything sandwich and a meatball sub that’s so messy, you need to eat it alone at home. Continue reading...
  
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• Stacked! How the north of England fell in love with American deli sandwiches - series

  03-08-2026 13:23 via theguardian.com
  
  Jimi Famurewa, restaurant critic and food journalist, discovers how American regional deli sandwich culture is being reinvented in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. From hoagies and subs to hero rolls, Jimi samples the upgraded sandwiches people are queuing hours for and learns how to make the everything sandwich and a meatball sub that’s so messy, you need to eat it alone at home. Continue reading...
  
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• Can Yili reshape dairy’s future with a new global ecosystem?

  03-08-2026 13:07 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Why is Yili calling for a new global dairy ecosystem?
  Yili Group chairman and president Pan Gang has called on the global dairy industry to collaborate more closely through three new ecosystems focused on innovation, digital intelligence and green development. Speaking at the World Dairy Conference, he said the sector must work together to address future challenges and create shared value across the dairy supply chain.What are Yili's proposed ecosystems?
  The Chinese dairy giant outlined plans fo
  
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• From excess to experience: How indulgence is evolving

  03-08-2026 12:07 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The meaning of indulgence has changed. Consumers no longer associate it primarily with unhealthiness and instead see it as synonymous with premium quality and clean-label ingredients, according to Circana's Ananda Roy.
  
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• Pollock tacos and hake with saffron aïli and butter beans | Andy Beynon’s summer fish recipes

  03-08-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Perfect for cooking in the heat, these light, fresh dishes that are bursting with flavour will have you falling hook, line and sinkerSummer is my favourite time of year to cook fish. There are so many fantastic seasonal species available and, so long as they’re properly fresh and of good quality, they need very little intervention. I often look for lightness, freshness and acidity to bring balance and lift to a summery fish dish, whether that comes from citrus, herbs or a sharp dressing, b
  
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