Lidl to increase healthy food sales 35 percent by 2026
Christian Härtnagel, CEO at Lidl GB, claims the discounter's ‘Healthy Eating Pledge’ is its most ‘ambitious’ target yet, and aims to encourage healthier diets
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Education of dairy product labels could improve consumer understanding
Scientists from North Carolina State suggest that a deeper understanding of the terms seen on food product labels will create a more positive perception of consumer products
Farmers see more success in creative communities research suggests
Associate professor Todd Schmit and his research team claim to have found data that suggests communities that possess more non-profits, social enterprises and creative industries help farmers prosper.
Barry Callebaut to open factory in the Russian city of Kaliningrad
Senior executives within the chocolate manufacturer say the move will strengthen Barry Callebaut's position within the Russian market.
Could Mount Everest’s drinking water be polluted?
Heather Clifford, a doctoral student from the University of Maine, has conducted what is thought to be the first analysis of Khumbu ice – and her findings are concerning.
Gene editing in plants more acceptable than livestock study finds
Researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and British Columbia have investigated the acceptability of five different countries towards changes in genome editing.
European packaged food industry facing crucial H2 new report says
Senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Duncan Fox thinks changing consumer habits towards local food has changed the way the industry will operate in the future.
Majority of Brits don’t know calorie content of their drink, claims research
New research from the Alcohol Health Alliance has revealed a distinct lack of knowledge among British consumers around nutritional and health guidelines when it comes to alcoholic drinks.
How should we dispose of food waste?
Researchers from the US Department of Energy have been busy analysing alternatives to landfill when it comes to disposing of food waste, with four options identified.
Healthier foods three times more expensive than unhealthy options
The Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report has revealed some alarming gaps between rich and poor households when it comes to the quality and nutritional value of the food they are consuming, while some campaign groups are already calling for more legislation for unhealthy foods.
Recall roundup: Salmonella and Listeria alerts raised
This week's recall roundup includes two alerts around Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella , as well as a couple of foreign object recalls in Germany.
New app using ridesharing technology to fight food insecurity in the US
Food Rescue Hero uses similar technology to companies such as DoorDash or Deliveroo to ensure fresh food can get to the people who need it most quickly.
Coca-Cola to use 100 percent recycled plastic in bottles
The beverage giant has also announced that it is looking into introducing a deposit return scheme for its drinks after consultations with governments in Edinburgh and Westminster.
Scientists find a use for wasted hops not used to brew beer
Researchers from Japan have found a way to utilise part of the hop plant wasted during the beer brewing process, by forming cellulose nanofibers from the leftover biomass.
Food manufacturers need to do more to beat malnutrition says new report
ATNI’s latest Global Index suggests the world’s top food and beverage manufacturers have slowed down efforts to combat malnutrition, with Nestlé and Unilever leading the way.
