Quorn to cut 297 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic through packaging change
Charity WRAP found last year that local councils in the United Kingdom were sending black plastic to landfill.
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Researchers investigate the flavour profiles of vodka produced from whey
A handful of creameries are turning away from disposing whey in landfill sites or turning it into whey protein and towards a new alcoholic possibility.
Irish f&b businesses better prepared for Brexit than other industries
More than half of Ireland's food and drink businesses are setting up contingency plans for Brexit, with the most common strategy being a focus on markets other than the United Kingdom.
Authorities launch probe after animal DNA found in meat-free meals
A newspaper investigation allegedly found traces of animal DNA in meat-free and vegan products in two of the UK's most popular supermarkets.
Las Vegas food service workers threaten strike to stop robots ‘taking jobs’
The rise of automation in the food service sector became a major bone of contention in a row between food service workers and the casinos that employ them in Las Vegas.
EU remains biggest importer and exporter of agri-food products
With an agri-food trade value of €255 billion in 2017, the EU has held on to its position as largest global exporter and importer of agri-food products.
Mussels in UK supermarkets contain microplastics and other debris
For every 100g of mussels consumed, it is estimated there are approximately 70 pieces of microplastics, new research has found.
Mathematical models key to cutting salt and boosting flavour
Mathematical models from the National Food Institute in Denmark have been used to develop the recipes for a new range of fish products that contain less salt and more taste.
Strong food hygiene practices start with positive corporate culture
Leadership and efficient communication in food companies have a large impact on hygiene and food safety, according to research conducted at Ghent University.
Hull shopkeeper fined for selling rotten fruit and vegetables
The prosecution followed a series of risk-based enforcement visits and inspections, carried out by the HMI between February 2017 and July 2017.
BBC Future Food Award celebrates supply chain innovation
Making a future for heritage grains, cereals grown by robots, without direct human intervention, and greater food supply chain assurance, provided by blockchain technology, are the three big ideas behind this year’s contenders for the BBC Farming Today Future Food Award.
Counterfeit spirits and wine costs European countries €2.7 billion each year
New research from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shows that €60 billion is lost each year due to counterfeiting in 13 economic sectors - including wine and spirits.
Nomad Foods makes second big acquisition of 2018, snapping up Aunt Bessie’s
The frozen food firm's new acquisition generated revenues of around €123 million (£108 million) in the year to April 2018.
FDF head on Brexit: ‘The Government needs our help’
Ian Wright also praised Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Michael Gove as someone he could "do business with".
UK poultry sector has slashed antibiotic use by 82 per cent
Whilst the UK is working to slow the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals, in some countries approximately 80 per cent of total consumption of medically important antibiotics is in the animal sector.
