EU crack down on dual-quality products
New guidelines tell national governments where to go when they suspect something isn't right with the quality of food they import.
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Industry to stop sales of sugary drinks in schools across the EU
The European soft drinks industry, represented by UNESDA, has announced that it will voluntarily cease sales of drinks containing added sugars in secondary schools across the EU.
Displaced orangutan becomes the face of new ethical label
The world's biggest plant oil industry has become infamous for devastating habitats. Now a charity has created a logo to help consumers cut ties with the palm oil market.
Randox to demonstrate innovation in Turkey
Randox Food Diagnostics, experts in food screening technology, is showcasing advancements in antibiotic and pesticide testing at the 45th Apimondia International Apiculture conference being held September 29th – October 4th in Istanbul, Turkey.
Milk-alternative drinks lack ‘vital’ iodine
Consumers of milk-alternative drinks may be at of risk iodine deficiency, according to the findings of a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Going vegan for one week can fly you to the moon
The Vegan Society calculated the total savings of the 10,000 people who ate vegan for a week after signing up to the charity's seven day challenge.
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.
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.
