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Food Navigator News
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An FAO map suggests that arable land, suitable for major cash crops such as wheat, coffee, beans, cassava and plantain, will be halved by 2100.
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A wave of cyberattacks is hitting the food and beverage industry, targeting major players like Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and US distributor UNFI. Hackers are stealing data, freezing systems, and demanding ransoms, causing empty shelves and operational chaos.
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Cocoa prices hit a 60-year high of $10.75/kg in early 2025 due to poor West African harvests. Though prices are now falling with improved yields, supply risks, weather extremes, and political instability keep the market volatile. Analysts warn of continued uncertainty through late 2025.
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EFSA faces industry criticism over slow food safety assessments, prompting calls for reform. Learn how the EU agency plans to streamline processes and support innovation amid a major performance evaluation.
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After several years of uncertainty, EFSA has ruled that styrene, commonly found in food contact materials, isn't toxic. This is a significant ruling for food safety.