Plant based alternative consumption doubles in UK
The rise in plant-based food consumption was largest amongst younger generations, and women were also more likely to go plant-based than men.
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Is seaweed the secret weapon in the fight against methane?
The IGFS at Queen’s University Belfast believe that using seaweed to feed farm animals will help cut down methane emissions by at least 30 percent.
FDA releases new tool to explore food safety survey results
The FDA’s new tool will allow users to interact with the findings of the wide-ranging survey, which produced some interesting results.
How well was your Thanksgiving turkey treated?
As Thanksgiving draws nearer, the Animal Welfare Institute has asked questions of the welfare standards of turkeys in the US, particularly around the slaughter process.
FDF supports industry’s drive to Net Zero with new handbook
The FDF’s new handbook has been designed to continue the food industry’s drive towards Net Zero, which has seen several large players make ambitious commitments in recent weeks.
Minerva Foods emitting less GHGs on beef farms than global average
Beef exporter Minerva Foods claims its supply farms are emitting less greenhouse gases than the global average for beef production, and commits to continuing efforts to reduce emissions in its supply chain.
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Catch up with this week's food and drink headlines, including more meat sector labour woes and new net zero targets.
Grupo Bimbo the latest food manufacturer to make climate commitments
Bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has become the latest largescale manufacturer to make climate promises as it sets a 2050 target to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions.
Butchers have climate change in mind, says new industry survey
Results of a survey completed by National Craft Butchers (NCB) has revealed the steps local butchers are taking to try to improve the climate credentials of their trade.
How can US consumers lower the carbon footprint of their groceries?
Research from the American Chemical Society has suggested that US consumers should buy less savoury bakery products and manufacturers should offer more cost-effective packaging to reduce carbon emissions.
Meat carcasses sent to EU for butchering, says BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association has called on the UK Government to relax immigration rules in the short term, but also to put in place long term solutions to avoid shortages in the future.
The key to a healthy heart? You need to look at the full picture
The key to a healthy heart is a balanced diet, rather than avoiding certain foods, new research from the American Heart Association has recommended today.
Mondelēz sets 2050 net zero target
The food manufacturing giant will focus on sourcing all of its cocoa responsibly and reducing plastic usage in a bid to make its entire value chain more sustainable.
Is the plant-based sector set for an investment boom in 2022?
Research suggests that plant-based products will witness a surge of investments next year, as manufacturers respond to an increase in consumer demand.
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Catch up with this week's food and drink headlines, including reaction on the UK's Autumn Budget and a surprisingly discovery around allergies.
