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Sustainability
EIT report finds consumers feel ‘more confident’ about food choices, but sceptical of available information
A new report from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory, published today (28 September 2026), highlights how European consumers are becoming more confident in their food choices despite scepticism about the information available to them.
Agriculture companies collaborate to advance climate-resilient corn using AI and gene editing
Agriculture companies Vylor and Rainbow Crops have announced a collaboration to advance new corn traits using AI and multiplex gene editing.
New study calls for plant-forward dietary guidelines as UK updates School Food Standards
According to a new global study, led by ProVeg International and the University of Göttingen, food-based dietary guidelines are failing to fully support health and nutrition professionals in promoting healthy and sustainable diets.
Strong and sustainable: Driving plant-based packaging innovation
With such stringent requirements to meet around ensuring food-grade packaging materials are fit for purpose, The Plant Base spoke to the experts about the path toward a planet-friendly packaging future.
Cross-sector coalition calls for Dutch government to start plant-based food fund
A cross-sector coalition of 60 organisations across the Netherlands’ agri-food system is calling on the government to develop an Action Plan for More Plant-Based Food alongside a government fund of €65 million.
New report from Oatly calls for ‘optimism’ from food industry in driving sustainable consumer behaviour
Swedish oat milk giant Oatly has published a new cross-industry report, calling on food manufacturers to take ‘greater leadership’ and lead with optimism in encouraging consumers to make sustainable food choices.
EU launches new strategic framework for agri-food research and innovation
The European Commission has this week unveiled its Communication on a new Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems.
Green leaves, global scale: The research case for leaf protein biorefineries
A new peer-reviewed study models leaf protein concentrate biorefineries as viable global food infrastructure. Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods, and Juan García Martínez, research manager at Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters, examine the findings.
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