YouGov poll suggest recycled bottles are favoured by consumers
The research suggests consumers are becoming more aware of sustainable packaging as they call for more packaging to both be recyclable and made from recycled material.
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The mind of the meat eater – scientists delve into the psychology of carnism
Research concludes that far from an exercise in apathy, behind the human willingness to eat meat lies an involved belief system linked to hierarchical structures.
Smart packaging trend provokes speculation of growth in sachet market
A taste for greener, smarter and less wasteful packaging is spurring the sachet market - especially in the Asia Pacific region.
Insects begin making inroads into Finnish diets
Insects seem set to become a larger part of Western diets after the critters were approved to be marketed for food use in Finland.
Danish Coop ramp up pressure on authorities to tackle toxic packaging
The supermarket chain aims to encourage the Folketing to introduce a ban on bisphenols and fluorinated substances.
British Government refuses to disclose estimates on food price hikes
Defra withhold information citing public interest and the impact a poorly timed release may have on Britain's Brexit negotiations.
Theresa May’s Florence speech: what does it mean for the food industry?
Speaking in Italy, Theresa May's speech has been billed as a defining moment in the Brexit process. But what could it mean for us?
Savvier consumers to drive food safety testing market to $20bn in eight years
Already worth more than $10 billion, consumer and government forces will push the food safety testing market up by 7.28 per cent every year.
Climbing cost of everyday food could mean Brexit hits low earners hardest
New analysis has sounded ominous warnings about how leaving the EU will affect the average Brit's pocket.
Tesco to publish food waste data in a bid to tackle the global crisis
Addressing food-industry leaders in New York, Tesco chief Dave Lewis reinforced his company's commitment to bringing food waste down to sustainable levels.
Major companies lend their voices to call for standardised labelling
Kellogg, Walmart and Tesco representatives joined forces in New York to extol the virtues of an international labelling system.
‘Every $1 invested in food waste policies brings $14 in return’ – FAO Director General
A call to fight food loss and waste was on the agenda at a high-profile UN meeting.
Only two days left to have your say on CCTV in slaughterhouses
Last month, Michael Gove opened a public consultation into mandatory cameras in slaughterhouses. Now time is running out to make your voice heard.
There’s no stigma in a stein of alcohol-free beer, research shows
With Oktoberfest underway, Mintel have released the results of a survey that may give brewers something to think about.
Study unearths green benefits of letting weeds grow in olive groves
Considered a hindrance by many farmers, weeds could be a key weapon in the battle against climate change.
