UK agri-food sector gets innovation funding boost
The UK government is launching a fund to help boost the productivity of the UK’s agri-food sector and support the adoption of innovative production technologies.
Archives for November 7, 2017
Spanish trade union calls for end to Nestlé and Danone boycott
The Spanish trade union representing Nestlé and Danone workers has called for an end to the boycott of their goods, prompted by the independence movement in Catalonia.
Research round-up: Horse meat as beef, Listeria and SalmoNet
From refrigerators and freezers to freeze dryers a lab can be a cold place. Especially in winter. While you wait for your samples to warm up read our research round-up.
UK meat industry warns of post-Brexit WTO tariffs
Meat sector organisations have warned a UK parliament committee that the industry will suffer dire consequences should Britain crash out from the European Union (EU) in March 2019 without having negotiated a Brexit deal with its current EU partners.
Action plan set up to help battered beef farmers
EU farm group Copa-Cogeca has launched an action plan to support the bloc’s beef sector.
News In Brief
Nestlé joins General Mills and Mondelēz to source 100% cage-free eggs
Nestlé has become the latest CPG company that aims use only cage-free eggs for all of its products globally by 2025, following similar moves made recently by General Mills and Mondelēz.
Industry sluggishness forces Scotland’s hand in slapping down obesity
The food and drink industry’s lack of action in addressing unhealthy food advertising and promotion in Scotland has forced the government to take control with its new diet and obesity consultation.
Botanical and herbal innovations to dominate 2018's top food trends
Floral flavors, functional mushrooms and root-to-stem recipes are just a few of the picks expected to take off in 2018.