IFT annual Food Disruption Challenge competition launched
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) have launched the IFTNEXT Food Disruption Challenge Competition in search of a winner to receive $25,000.
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Productive day at the Food & Drink Exporters Association Network Forum 2018
The FDEA Networking Forum brought together some experts from the food and drink industry and businesses that currently export, or are looking at exporting.
Pepsi Co and Coca-Cola pledge to grow their businesses in Pakistan
Both companies pledge further investment in the region at separate meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
FAO Food Price Index declines in November
The FAO has commented on the recent Food Price Index decline, led by marked drops for palm oil and other vegetable oils.
European Parliament calls for more transparency and better risk prevention in food safety
MEPs want the European Food Safety Agency to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market.
New deadline set for cumulative risk assessments
A new deadline has been set for the completion of two pilot assessments on the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food.
China now Ireland’s third largest market for agri-food exports
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, recently gave the Irish parliament his views on the progress made by the Irish agrifood sector in developing a market for Irish beef in China. Speaking on 6 December, he commented, “Total Irish agri-food trade exports to China were €974…
Palm oil giant Wilmar pledges ‘no deforestation’
Palm oil trader Wilmar has committed to map its suppliers’ entire landbank by the end of 2019, and has vowed to stop deforestation associated with palm oil.
Support for changing labelling on energy drinks
The UK government has been advised to review current labelling rules on energy drinks and to ascertain whether energy drinks negatively affect health.
Walkers launches first UK crisp-packet-recycling service
Empty packets to be made into pellets and used to create garden furniture.
PwC report claims tethered bottle caps means more plastic, more carbon and more cost
A study undertaken by PwC finds proposals to introduce mandatory tethered caps on plastic beverage bottles could create more plastic and additional CO2.
Dame Fiona Kendrick stands down as Nestlé Chairman
The Chairman of Nestlé UK and Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick has decided to step down after working at the company since 1980.
Former Tesco directors acquitted of charges of fraud and false accounting
They had been accused of manipulating figures, but Judge dismissed their case due to lack of evidence.
New packaging institute for Nestlé
Move seen as a step by company towards seeing 100 per cent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025
Food organisations urged to strengthen operations to safeguard systems
Food organisations and manufacturers are being urged to strengthen their operating systems in order to safeguard against potential threats.
