British Nutrition Foundation to launch Healthy Eating Week
The BNF is launching a new event to encourage people from all ages to improve their health and wellbeing by focussing on five key themes.
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Nestlé announces plans to close UK factory
Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé has announced plans to close one of its UK factories, with investments into other plants in the UK to be made instead.
Givaudan and Bühler unveil Protein Innovation Centre
The new Protein Innovation Centre in Singapore will welcome start-ups and university researchers from across the region to develop plant-based food solutions.
Is it time to give mushrooms more credit on Stop Food Waste Day?
As attitudes to food waste change, is it time to give one unsung hero its time in the spotlight? The UK and Ireland Mushroom Producers believe its versatility has led many across the UK to add it to their shopping trolleys during the pandemic.
Corn stover used to clean up drinking water
Scientists in California have developed an efficient use for corn waste, which they claim can filter pollutants out of drinking water.
Magnit joins other retailers in healthy eating initiative
Russian supermarket Magnit is teaming up with other retailers to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles, including increasing the availability of food low in sugar, salt, and fat.
Exports to the EU down 40.9 percent on February 2020, according to FDF
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) trade report for February makes for concerning reading for the food industry, as the dairy and meat sectors find themselves hardest hit.
70 vegan trademarks registered in 2020 as sector growth continues
The growing popularity of vegan food shows no sign of slowing down, with financial firms predicting large growth ahead for the sector.
Tesco case may cause confusion over date labels, warns online retailer
Approved Food argues that headlines over Tesco's food safety breach could contribute to consumer confusion over best before and use by and result in perfectly good food going to waste.
Identifying cocoa off-flavours reliably
There has been a need to develop a more reliable way to detect off-flavours in cocoa, which have previously caused immense economic damage for producers. Now we have one...
Forever counting beer bubbles
Paying homage to the long-revered beverage of beer, scientists have calculated the number of bubbles it takes to produce the perfect pint.
A plan to address Canada’s problem of wasted food
A recent study in Canada has investigated the reasons for produce waste in farms, and pinpointed specific regulatory changes that could help prevent this frustrating occurrence and assuage the hunger plight for numerous families.
Survey reveals consumers becoming more eco-focused when shopping
On Earth day, a survey has revealed consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of where their food comes from and the majority would support easy labelling measures to identify how sustainable a product is.
Greater support needed for UK food and drink exporters
An industry report published this week highlights the need for greater support for the UK food and drink export industry.
Low carbon and drought-resistant coffee varieties bred via traditional techniques
Nestlé has discovered unique coffee varieties which could help lower the carbon footprint associated with coffee consumption, improve yields and overcome climate change challenges.
