Why sustainable and plant-based food manufacturing will rely on an agile approach in 2026

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Cost pressures and other market forces have increased the complexity of sustainability-led food and beverage manufacturing - but there is a clear path forward, writes Jonas B. Borrit from NIRAS

Manufacturers across Europe have faced a significant challenge from a range of different market forces in recent years. Over the course of 2025 alone, the ever-changing US tariff policy has caused supply...

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