Declining wild pollinators threaten Canadian agriculture, researcher warns
UBC Landscape Ecologist, Dr Matthew Mitchell, shares the critical role of wild pollinators in agriculture and urges conservation efforts for their habitats.
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Is healthy snacking on the rise in the US?
According to a YouGov report, 32 percent of consumers in the US are “healthy snackers", with the majority sharing they will pay more for organic food.
Food prices take another dip
According to latest data from the BRC, food inflation dropped to 3.7 percent in March and is at its lowest figure since April 2022.
Tesco partners with NatWest to support sustainable farmers
Supermarket giant Tesco has partnered with NatWest to support farmers in reducing costs and decarbonising their practices.
Recall Roundup: Spotlight on pathogens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food and beverage recalls from the last week that have occurred due to pathogen contamination.
UK Government allocates £295m for food waste collections
The Government has committed to supporting councils in England through £295m of funding to aid the implementation of weekly food waste collections.
Discount supermarket to donate over 500,000 meals over Easter holidays
Aldi has committed to donating over 500,000 meals to “good causes” during the Easter holidays to support those in need.
CRAVE goes peanut-free with new P’Not Butter
In response to a continued rise in the number of people suffering from peanut allergies, CRAVE's new nut-free peanut butter alternative makes the popular product more accessible for all.
Princes announces partnership agreement with Capri-Sun
Capri-Sun and Princes have entered a new partnership to produce over 250 million Capri-Sun juice pouches annually at the Group’s production facility in Bradford.
Avocados may be the key to improved diet quality, according to new research
A new study has found that eating one avocado per day has the potential to significantly increase diet quality and reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
Smithfield funds $250K scholarship at Mount Olive University
Smithfield Foods has established a $250,000 endowed scholarship programme at University of Mount Olive.
Recall Roundup: Pathogens and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
Alcohol-free beer on tap key to reducing alcohol sales, study claims
A University of Bristol study reveals pubs offering alcohol-free beer on draught saw a five perecnt decrease in alcohol sales, though overall revenue was not affected.
Industry responds to food inflation dipping to 5 percent
Data from ONS has revealed that food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation has fallen by two percentage points to 5 percent in February. Find out how the industry has responded here…
Commodity prices fall with further drops expected
University of Missouri's latest report projects continued decline in farm commodity prices, impacting net farm income and agricultural market outlook.
