British Salt announces £7.2 million investment for its 50th anniversary year
British Salt has unveiled a number of projects in its 50th anniversary year, including a £7.2 million investment in a new, best-in-class energy efficient boiler plant.
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Experts call for better education to reduce food waste and protect resources
Ahead of this year’s Stop Food Waste Day, experts are calling for better education on best before dates to reduce the “ridiculous” amount of perfectly good food thrown away every day in the UK.
New report finds that the ready-to-eat soup market is expected to grow
A new research report predicts that the global ready-to-eat soup market will grow at an estimated CAGR of 5.9% during the period 2017-2022 and exceed a value of US$ 750 million by the end of 2019.
JCS Fish attains stringent new food safety standard
Family-owned Grimsby seafood firm, JCS Fish, has become one of the first businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region of the UK to achieve accreditation to the new Issue 8 of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.
New environmentally friendly ‘paper spoon straw’ launched
In a world-first, a revolutionary, 100% biodegradable ‘paper spoon straw’ has been developed...
Edibles are tied to more severe health issues than smoking marijuana
People who ingest the drug are more likely to have psychiatric or heart problems than those who inhale it.
African Swine Fever set to increase pork prices by over 20 percent
Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence has revealed that pork prices in the U.S. and Western Europe are expected to increase by over 20% and 15% respectively.
Nestlé expands further into plant-based market
Move underlines Nestlé's increased focus on tasty, authentic plant-based food.
Research reveals suboptimal diet is responsible for more deaths than any other risks globally
Authors say it highlights the need for improving human diet across the nations.
Food Standards Scotland launches food allergy alert service
The service gives the option to receive specific alerts about issues involving any of the key 14 allergens.
Food better than supplements for longevity
A new study is the latest research to show that most supplements may not do much to improve health and can’t compete with the benefits of a healthy diet.
How x-ray inspection provides absolute visibility and traceability
Traceability is increasingly a 'must' for food and beverage manufacturers seeking to provide greater visibility to their customers, consumers and government regulators.
Hygiena receives AOAC-RI certification for GlutenTox® Pro test
Rapid tests for gluten based on G12 antibody showed high specificity, no cross-reactivity
Hygiena Acquires Helica Biosystems, Inc., expands portfolio of precise food safety technology
Hygiena, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company that specializes in rapid food safety and environmental diagnostic tests, today announced that the company acquired Helica BioSystems, Inc., based in Santa Ana, Calif., effective March 28.
Compounds found in carrots reverse Alzheimer’s-like symptoms
Celebrate International Carrot Day with findings that suggest that components contained in carrots might offer protection against dementia in people.
