EU Agency Models a 5% Emissions Cut From Diversifying Europe’s Protein Supply

The average adult in the EU consumes between 80g and 85g of protein per day, more than most population groups require, and animal-based products account for roughly 60% of that intake, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report, “Protein diversification: strategic risks and opportunities for sustainable food systems,” argues there may be scope to rebalance Europe’s protein mix while still meeting nutritional needs.

Vietnam beauty growth faces stunt risk as counterfeits undermine confidence

Vietnam’s cosmetic market is undergoing rapid expansion, but industry leaders are warning that a stark rise in counterfeit and untraceable products is undermining the sector’s stability. According to beauty stakeholders, the parallel growth is eroding consumer trust and threatening the competitiveness of legitimate domestic cosmetic brands. 

KMI offloads Noughty natural hair care brand as category accelerates

KMI Brands has sold its Noughty hair care brand to UK-based Komerz for an undisclosed amount. The brand boasts a 97% natural ingredients profile, and its sale comes as KMI searches to secure licensed partnerships across fragrance and beauty. 

NIZO Hands Property Ownership of Ede Food Innovation Park to Developer Schipper Bosch

Dutch real estate developer Schipper Bosch has signed an agreement with NIZO Food Research to acquire the real estate of the Food Innovation Park in Ede, the Netherlands, and take over its further development.

Vegan Pet Food Brand Omni Raises £11M After Year of Tenfold Growth

UK vegan pet food company Omni has raised £11 million in a funding round led by IW Capital, with participation from Redrice Ventures, Rootbridge Capital, Digitalis Ventures, Lever VC, Ani.VC, and Ami Capital. The B Corp certified company says it has grown more than tenfold over the past year and added over 100,000 customers since its Dragons’ Den appearance, where it secured backing from Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett.

AI Discovers Potential Antimicrobial “Prionin” Peptides

Prions are best known for their role in rare, fatal neurodegenerative diseases. But a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that proteins in this family may also conceal molecular fragments that can kill bacteria, including drug-resistant strains.

The food system needs a rewiring, not a reinvention, Anterra Capital says after $100m raise

“The key in our space is not to focus on creating new categories but focus on the system itself and rewire it,&#82…

Ag Tech Leaders Urge Practical AI Adoption As Industry Focus Shifts From Hype To Measurable Results

Ag Tech leaders are calling for a more practical approach to artificial intelligence adoption in agriculture, arguing that the technology’s greatest value lies not in replacing people but in solving specific business challenges, improving productivity, and helping farmers make better use of data.

2026超级厄尔尼诺:正在逼近的气候冲击与全球农业的应对

世界农化网中文网报道:今年6月11日,美国国家海洋和大气管理局(NOAA)气候预测中心正式发布厄尔尼诺预警(El Niño Advisory)——官方措辞是"厄尔尼诺已经到来"。这不是一个普通的年份性气候通报。同期发布的概率评估显示,此次事件在2026年11月至2027年1月期间演变为"极强"等级的概率高达63%,届时其强度将"跻身1950年以来有仪器记录历史的前列"。欧洲中期天气预报中心(ECMWF)的集合预报中位数更为激进:预计Niño 3.4区域海表温度异常将在今年12月触及+3℃,部分情景甚至超过+4℃。

Bionyra launches with $165m, France’s largest biotech Series A

The oversubscribed Series A of $165 million (~€143 million) was co-led by two strong VCs in the European biotech space, Sofinnova Partners (which, less than a year ago, also co-founded the company) and Jeito Capital. Other participants in the funding are Arkin Bio, Sanofi Ventures, Sixty Degree Capital, Vives Partners, and Apollo Health Ventures.