Report shows growth of glass packaging production in EU
A new report has shown that glass packaging continues to record steady production growth in Europe.
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Collaborative partnership announced for plant-based proteins
Burcon, Nestlé and Merit Functional Foods Corporation have partnered to accelerate the development of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives with a favourable environmental footprint.
UK personal food waste fell seven percent in three years, says report
A report from WRAP has revealed that between 2015 and 2018 food waste dropped by seven percent per person in the UK, but the research charity has warned there is still work to be done.
Report highlights changes in the global soft drinks market
A report from Innova Market Insights has highlighted changes in the soft drinks market over the last 20 years and has indicated current emerging trends.
Coalition urges UK government to clarify Brexit food trade and standards
The letter was authored by Minette Batters, President of the NFU, and was signed by over 60 groups, including the Soil Association, British Poultry Council, RSPB, RSPCA, National trust, Greenpeace UK, the Food Ethics Council and the British Beef Association.
Novel composite antimicrobial film could help combat foodborne illnesses
Researchers from Penn State University have developed an antimicrobial film that could be used to help reduce the risk of Salmonella, Listeria and pathogenic E. coli in food products.
Research evaluates food safety programmes by frozen food industry
The research used a survey tool to analyse the environmental monitoring practices being implemented across the frozen food industry to prevent and control Listeria monocytogenes.
Product of the Year 2020 awards announced
Premier Foods, Coca-Cola and Kellogg’s all picked up multiple awards at 2020’s Product of the Year awards ceremony, which looks to highlight the year's most innovative products.
Low/no calorie sweeteners could contribute to public health strategies
A report has collected science based evidence which points to the health benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners.
EPA and USDA name six new ‘US Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions’
The 'champions', which already include the likes of PepsiCo and Kellogg's, are US businesses and organisations that have committed to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations by 50 percent by the year 2030.
ProVeg urges Starbucks to make plant-based milks free
ProVeg's call comes after Starbucks recently announced new goals for reducing its environmental impact, as it claims climate-conscious consumers should not be charged extra.
Punjab Food Authority stops production of fraudulent ketchup factory
The production facility was not only found to be producing ketchup with dangerous ingredients, but also with incorrect labelling and without the appropriate licence.
Plant-based diets could protect both health and climate in New Zealand
A study in New Zealand has suggested that if more people were to switch to plant-based diets, not only would greenhouse gas emissions be reduced, but overall population health would improve, saving the health system billions of dollars.
Report reveals motivations behind food and beverage sustainability trends
The report aims to clarify the connection between the evidence-based claims for sustainability’s urgency and the general trend toward sustainability in the food and beverage industry.
Survey reveals expert and public view of gene-edited crops in Japan
The authors conducted experimental web-based surveys to obtain clearer understanding of both experts and public perception of the benefits, risks and value of utilising gene editing technology for the breeding of crops compared to other technologies.
