Crab shells and tree fibres could replace plastic food packaging
The material showed up to a 67 per cent reduction in oxygen permeability over some forms of polyethylene terephthalate (PTT).
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Trade bodies call for ‘critical’ Welsh red meat industry to be recognised
Two trade bodies have urged the Welsh Government to ensure the importance of red meat production in Wales is recognised in future agricultural policy.
Up to 29 per cent of packaging cannot be recycled
With so much plastic packaging not suitable for recycling, Which? is pushing for Government action.
Canned drink sales on the up
Canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market, according to the latest Nielsen research revealed today by the Can Makers.
Dairy Milk announces 30 per cent sugar reduction
The new option is part of a bigger movement for Cadbury's owner, with Boost, Jelly Babies and BelVita expected to see similar reductions.
Dairy industry faces ‘impossible choices’ post-Brexit, says Arla
Arla says Brexit could lead to far more friction importing dairy, in turn meaning a shortage in staple products.
EU urged to take action on American ‘protectionist’ olive policy
The call comes as tensions between the USA and its trading partners are on the rise.
Cultured meat could be commercialised within three years
Mosa Meat plans to initially construct a pilot production plant, with aims for a premium product to hit the market in 2021.
EU agri-food chain organisations welcome EU-Japan trade deal
Leaders reiterated their resolve to work together, resulting in benefits for food and beverage exporters under the new Economic Partnership Agreement.
U-turn alcohol duty freeze boosts Treasury’s coffers by £86 million
Of the Treasury's windfall, £67 million came from wine and spirit sales alone, meaning that the wine and spirit industry accounted for 78 per cent of the increase.
Scottish honey samples needed for national monitoring project
With over 2000 amateur and 30 large-scale bee farms in Scotland, the scientists aim to archive hundreds of samples from each region and type of habitat, adding to samples from around the UK.
British grocers reduce SKU counts in bid to compete with discounters
The UK’s biggest grocery retailers are significantly reducing their product ranges to compete with discounter challengers, according to new research.
American consumers call for clear labelling on cultured meat
The most popular option for the labelling of cultured meat was lab-grown meat (35 per cent), followed by artificial or synthetic meat (34 per cent).
More than 300 businesses hit by sugar tax – but revenues will be half expected
Companies have got around the levy by slashing their sugar content, meaning it will generate half the income the Government originally projected.
Beast from the East and blistering summer cause carrot stocks to plummet
Experts have suggested the situation may not improve for nearly a year.
