Fonterra farmers to be able to predict the weather?
Fonterra farmers to trial innovative technology that will allow them to take insights from the weather and bring greater precision to New Zealand dairy farms.
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Chief Executive NFUS Scott Walker on holding Scottish Gov to account
The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee question the Scottish Government on the progress being made with the CAP Futures programme on 10 May.
Ingestible skincare heading for the mainstream, consumer study shows
Ingestible skincare is on its way into the mainstream, with millennials particularly likely to embrace the category, research by global carotenoid company Lycored has shown. Two thirds of consumers now say they see the concept of taking a supplement for skincare as normal. Moreover, millennials are more likely to have used…
Battle Oats launches world’s first plant-based protein cookie
Rapidly growing UK nutrition brand Battle Oats is next week (15th May 2017) launching a new protein cookie product to complement its ‘free from’ range of high protein oat bars.
An unhealthy misunderstanding of milk | The Dairy Council
A growing body of scientific research shows that the consumption of milk and dairy foods has a neutral or protective association with the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Global edible insects market
Europe remains lucrative during 2016 to 2024.
Price rises and private label drive up sales of olive oil across Europe
IRI figures show total sales of €3 billion, while prices increase by 4.8%.
Smart tech solutions to water challenges around the world
As the human population continues to rise while freshwater resources become limited, it's incumbent upon us all to figure out how to use what we have more efficiently.
Smart packaging market: stick point analysis for changing competitive dynamics
Smart packaging is an advanced form of packaging that provides additional functionalities such as extended shelf life, freshness monitoring and improved safety along with the traditional basic three functions of packaging – protection, communication and containment.
Shoppers ‘hugely misunderstand’ sugar tax
Many consumers are unaware of the economic, health and precise implications of the sugar tax.
UK food and drink companies could be losing £12 billion annually to fraud
A recent report highlights the effect of fraud on the food and drink sector and discusses how to improve profitability by cutting the cost of fraud.
Canada to invest in food innovation
The Canadian government has announced plans to invest C$120,000 to support the Canadian Food Innovators (CFI) science cluster in its efforts to connect food and beverage makers to resources available through research centres, universities and food technology centres.
NSF ‘Raised Without Antibiotics’ certification
New protocol helps consumers identify animal products that do not contribute to growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Study shows most fish oil supplements in New Zealand meet label claims
The paper concluded that nearly all products met the regulatory limits for oxidation and label claims about EPA and DHA content.
SUBWAY stores to cut almost four billion calories from GB diets
New beverage contract with Britvic and PepsiCo provides all customers with a broader product range whilst significantly reducing their overall calorie and sugar intake.
