‘Urban farming is becoming a reality’: Agricool completes €25m funding round
French urban farming company Agricool has completed a €25m funding round that, the company says, will help it make “the dream of urban farming” a reality.
Archives for December 5, 2018
What you measure, you manage: The $1 trillion business case for reducing food waste (and where to start)
UK company Winnow saves its foodservice customers $25 million each year by reducing their food waste footprint. We look at it and other services that can reduce the $1 trillion problem that is global food waste across the supply chain.
UK gains sheep meat market access in India
UK-produced sheep meat is set to make its debut in India after the two markets reached a trade agreement.
‘The food industry is guilty of taking shortcuts’: Little Dish sees its focus on fresh as the answer
Food for kids brand Little Dish believes that its focus on fresh, healthy ingredients is the remedy for a children’s food category that has “taken shortcuts in quality and nutrition”. FoodNavigator spoke to Little Dish CEO Dean Brown to find out more.
British Poultry Council launches Vision 2019
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has created an initiative designed to maintain a secure supply of food as the industry prepares for Brexit.
Dairy industry says it is curbing greenhouse gas emissions through better efficiency
New analysis from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) demonstrates a decrease in dairy emissions intensity. The study was commissioned by the Dairy Sustainability Framework (DSF).
Case study: Rainforest Alliance leverages digital for consumer engagement
Since 2011, the Rainforest Alliance has run its ‘follow the frog’ campaign in an attempt to encourage consumers to switch to more sustainable products. Social media has been an important component of this engagement. In this Q&A, FoodNavigator speaks to...
Bulgarian poultry business invests to expand capacities
Bulgarian poultry producer and processor Gradus AD has announced its subsidiary Gradus-1 EOOD has invested some BGN1.82 million (€930,500) to acquire new meat processing, storage, vacuum packaging and other equipment, to expand and modernise its...
Marel opens new Dutch site
Equipment manufacturer Marel has opened its new Dutch facility. Based in Boxmeer, the site includes an extensive two-floor office wing, as well as an expanded production area and the renewed R&D facility.