Archives for December 7, 2017

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Danone, Firmenich invest in carbon impact fund

By Katy Askew

Danone and Firmenich, alongside six other partners, are investing in a second Livelihoods Carbon Fund that aims to raise €100m by the end of 2018 to accelerate their actions on climate change.

Cost of Christmas dinner down 3% in UK

By Niamh Michail

Christmas dinner with all the trimmings will cost Brits 3% less this year as cheaper vegetables and salmon offset a 12% year-on-year rise in turkey, according to Mintec.

Unilever to appeal €60m Italian competition fine

By Katy Askew

Unilever has said that it will appeal a €60m fine imposed by Italy’s competition watchdog over alleged “abuse” of its dominant position in the country’s ice cream market.

News in Brief

FSNS moves to new food testing lab

By Staff Reporter

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has moved into a newly renovated building in the Southeast US.

Black pudding factory opens in Ireland

By Oscar Rousseau

A multi-million euro investment has allowed artisan black pudding producer Clonakilty Food Company to open a new factory in West Cork, Ireland.