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Preparing for PPWR: 5 things food and drink businesses should be doing now
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Preparing for PPWR: 5 things food and drink businesses should be doing now
By Greer McNally on 28/01/2026

There are only months remaining now until the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) rules take effect. As PPWR looms, how can food and drink prepare?

The food industry’s must-attend events for 2026
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The food industry’s must-attend events for 2026
By Caitlin Arthurs on 23/01/2026

In a nutshell 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the food industry Tightening regulations, rising sustainability expectations and increasing supply-chain risk are driving change Th...

Why 2026 is a defining year for US beef processors and retailers
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Why 2026 is a defining year for US beef processors and retailers
By Hyrum Egbert on 22/01/2026

In a nutshell 2026 will be a defining year for the US beef industry Tight cattle supply, sustained cost pressure, shifting trade dynamics and increasingly price-sensitive consumers are conve...

The future of food traceability software: what to expect in 2026
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The future of food traceability software: what to expect in 2026
By Caitlin Arthurs on 12/01/2026

Food traceability is no longer just a regulatory requirement. It has become a central part of how food businesses build trust, demonstrate sustainability, and protect supply chain integrity....

GS1 Sunrise: what it means for food brands and how to prepare
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GS1 Sunrise: what it means for food brands and how to prepare
By Kevin Dixie on 07/01/2026

The Co-Founder of Buyerdock, the first digital product passport, explains the upcoming shift to 2D QR codes for Foods Connected and why food and drink businesses need to act now to avoid fal...

Sustainable food supply chains: why traceability is non-negotiable
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Sustainable food supply chains: why traceability is non-negotiable
By Caitlin Arthurs on 05/01/2026

Learn why traceability is critical for building sustainable food supply chains – from produce and meat sourcing to ESG reporting and compliance. Sustainability in the food sector has moved f...

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