Carlsberg report shows continued growth for no and low alcohol brands
An increased attention on both physical and mental health has been cited as a cause of the growth of nolo products, which are increasingly popular among younger consumers.
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New study calls for fishing restrictions in some areas of European seas
A new study from researchers in Europe has called for certain areas of seas to be restricted to fishing in order to allow fish stocks to replenish.
UK Government to introduce dairy contract code of conduct
The news that the UK Government is set to better regulate contracts has been welcomed by bodies’ such as Diary UK and the NFU, as more formal pricing mechanisms were favoured by respondents.
New testing programmes developed for banned substances in food
LGC has developed new testing programmes to put a stop to banned substances making their way into food, as athletes continue to return positive anti-doping tests.
Return of the brassicas: New Covent Garden Market’s 2021 trends
A green comeback plus even more seasonal fruit and veg. That’s what New Covent Garden Market, one of London’s biggest fresh produce markets, is predicting for 2021.
Recall Roundup: E.coli, Salmonella and glass pieces…
This week's Recall Roundup features multiple E.Coli and Salmonella alerts, plus undeclared allergen recalls and a warning over glass pieces.
Kerry acquires Jining Nature Group to expand its business in China
Kerry is confident that the acquisition will enable it to expand its customer base in China, where the Jining group is one of the major players in the savoury flavour and prepared food markets.
Why does food still stick to non-stick pans?
Czech scientists think they have identified the cause of the irritating problem of food sticking to the bottom of a non-stick pan. It’s all down to convection…
Beyond Meat teams up with PepsiCo to form PLANeT partnership
The plant-based meat specialist will team up with food and drink giant PepsiCo in a move which saw the former’s stock increase dramatically.
Local approach needed to tackle emissions in livestock industry
A study has revealed the benefits of a more localised approach in the battle to drive down emissions within the livestock industry, with a new web tool designed for farmers to assess the carbon footprint of their farms.
Open arms: Why pubs are key in the fight against loneliness
A new report has confirmed just how important the Great British pub is in the fight against loneliness, as brewery Heineken takes to calling vulnerable people to relieve solitude in place of sharing a pint.
Mushrooms provide nutrients without the calories says new research
Mushrooms are high in often forgotten nutrients say scientists, with very little drawbacks in terms of calories or saturated fats to worry about.
A sweeter pill to swallow? Bitter almonds identified by new testing method
Scientists in Spain think they have identified a way of testing almonds to weed out bitter nuts from their sweeter counterparts – a potentially crucial weapon in fighting food fraud.
Cheap meat makes future pandemics likely say scientists in South Africa
Scientists in South Africa warn that unless we change our relationship with meat, more pandemics look increasingly likely in the future.
Nestlé to reduce packaging across breakfast cereals in the UK
Nestlé says it’s reducing the amount of packing used in its cereals in the UK in a bid to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
