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Nomad and Unilever to discuss a warmer future for frozen storage
At the upcoming BFFF conference, key industry players are set to discuss warming up the cold chain and the impact this could have on the environment.
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FSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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Is the plant-based bubble bursting?
Despite a previous surge in plant-based demand, Sam Sharp explores hurdles in the sector, including market saturation, cost concerns, and M&A sluggishness post-pandemic.
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Could this cut cultivated meat production costs?
Scientists at Tufts University have created bovine muscle cells, something they claim can remove “costly ingredients from the production process” of cultivated meat.
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Will food inflation remain high in 2024?
How does IGD think food inflation will fare in the year ahead? And how will implementation of the Border Target Operating Model impact the sector? Find out here…
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Episode 48: Did COP28 deliver? Part One
In this podcast episode, Josh and Grace speak to Joanna Trewern about whether the recent COP28 conference really delivered for the food sector or if it was merely talking shop.
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45 percent of Brits avoid dining out due to food intolerance
In a Hello Fresh survey, nearly half of Brits have shared that they are put off eating out due to food intolerances or specific dietary requirements.
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Net zero: A half full or half empty promise in the beverage industry?
With the beverage industry contributing four percent of global CO2 emissions, how can companies adapt with green initiatives and genuine commitment essential amid evolving regulations? Colin Rodgers investigates.
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Forsea develops its first cultured eel prototype
Israel-based foodtech startup Forsea Foods shares its mission to save wild eel populations through its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel.
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Europe’s first KitKat with Nestlé Accelerator cocoa debuts
Nestlé introduces Europe's first KitKat crafted from cocoa grown by farmer families from its Income Accelerator programme.
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Genpak launches new packaging line with “no added PFAS”
Food service packaging manufacturer Genpak has unveiled its moulded fibre packaging line without intentionally added PFAS.
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Eating smart: Innovating food for health, flavour and the planet
Kerry's Dr Aoife Marie Murphy explains why the food industry must come together to create sustainable nutrition solutions that deliver better nutrition without compromising taste, while minimising negative environmental impact.
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EIT Food launches Entrepreneurship applications for 2024
Food innovation giant EIT Food has opened applications for its 2024 entrepreneurship programmes to launch, accelerate and scale impactful agrifood tech startups.
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UK sees a £7.1 billion boost thanks to Scotch Whisky
A report has found that the Scotch Whisky industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK and contributes £7.1 billion to the economy.
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Harnessing data and AI to improve food quality and safety
Food safety expert Anoek van der Wal discusses the role AI can play in offering more accurate monitoring, enhancing traceability in supply chains, improving efficiency, and product quality.
