news
How harnessing induced resistance could ensure a sustainable and resilient food supply
Scientists advocate for a holistic crop protection strategy centred on induced resistance to combat pest evolution and minimise pesticide harm.
List view / Grid view
Sustainability
news
Groundbreaking study identifies key players in global seafood transshipment
A new study identifies 324 owners of refrigerated cargo vessels, enhancing transparency and paving the way for improved sustainability in the seafood industry.
article
How a universal standard for ecolabelling could transform our food system
Reflecting on the opportunity to better inform consumers and support actors across the whole food value chain, Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, reveals what’s new with ecolabels.
news
Could onion skins be the future of sustainable packaging?
A Scottish startup is developing sustainable packaging made from onion skins, offering a plastic alternative and reducing waste in the process.
news
Tesco expands rail network to enhance sustainability and reduce emissions
Tesco has announced the launch of its tenth rail service, which will transport an additional 31 million cases of goods annually across the UK. This initiative marks a significant shift towards rail logistics, reducing the reliance on lorry transportation.
podcast
Episode 59: Transforming the cocoa supply chain
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Dr Kristy Leissle, CEO and founder of African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), sits down with Ben Cornwell to discuss the complexity of cocoa supply chains and ACM’s goal to not only streamline the process but also elevate the value of Africa’s cocoa.
news
Johnnie Walker Black Label introduces 90 percent paper-based bottle in Edinburgh trial
Diageo has launched its first-ever 90 percent paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label in an exclusive trial at Edinburgh’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street bar. This eco-friendly innovation aims to reduce carbon emissions and marks a significant step in sustainable packaging.
article
Keeping animal welfare at the heart of our business
For New Food, Alexandre Mattos, Regional Manager at Seara UK & ROI, discusses Seara's unwavering commitment to animal welfare, which goes beyond ethical responsibility and is instead a core tenet of their operations and global sustainability strategy.
news
Sainsbury’s takes action to reduce plastic with new bakery packaging
UK supermarket giant Sainsbury's is stepping up its environmental efforts with new packaging for its bakery range, helping to cut over 560 tonnes of plastic each year.
news
New partnerships fuel Heineken’s journey to Net Zero emissions by 2030
Heineken announces three new technical partners for its global integrated Net Zero Production (i-NZP) programme, aiming to drive carbon reduction in its breweries by the end of the decade.
article
New Food Issue 2 2024
10 September 2024 | By
In the second 2024 print issue of New Food, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts and thought leaders discussing: The cost of complacency in food safety; including an analysis on risk management practices; how we can make food allergen issues a thing of the past, and how we…
news
African Cocoa Marketplace launches innovative new platform to boost global trade
ACM's new platform fills a longstanding gap in the African cocoa market, providing a cutting-edge solution for supply chain visibility and market access.
news
Von der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
news
Raising the steaks: new £38m centre to cook up animal protein alternatives
The initiative, set to be led by the University of Leeds, will explore whether lab-grown meat or proteins from sources such as insects, plants, or fungi can become part of consumers’ diets.
news
Mealworm protein extraction shows anti-diabetic benefits
In a groundbreaking new study, The Journal of Food Science compared four different methods for extracting mealworm protein.
