Higher Fairtrade prices are still unfair, says Cacao for Change founder
The higher minimum prices and premiums that Fairtrade guarantees farmers are "unfair", according to the founder of social venture Cacao for Change.
Archives for December 11, 2018
JUST strikes deal in Japan to bring cell-cultured Wagyu beef to market
San Francisco-based JUST - best-known for its plant-based eggs and mayo – has struck a deal with Japanese Wagyu beef producer Toriyama, and meat and seafood supplier Awano Food Group, to develop, sell, and market cell-cultured Wagyu beef products.
Tönnies acquires Riverway Foods
German meat firm Tönnies Group has acquired UK-based family-owned sausage producer Riverway Foods as part of its plans to expand market share in the UK.
Analysts predict £7bn UK grocery spree in Christmas run-up
UK shoppers are set to spend £7 billion (€7.8bn) on food and drink in the next two weeks, according to analysts.
Call to action: FAO places nutrient-rich millets center stage to boost global innovation
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has approved India’s proposal to observe 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
Multivac opens new labelling and inspection facility
Packaging solutions provider Multivac has opened a new labelling and inspection systems facility in Enger, Germany.
Dairy UK and PTF launch codes of practice for cheese and cream standards
Dairy UK and the Provision Trade Federation (PTF) have launched two new industry Codes of Practice on compositional standards for cheeses and creams.
Guest article
Nutrition labelling in alcohol: 'It's only a matter of time before nutritional labelling on-pack becomes law'
While almost every packaged food is required to have a nutritional facts label, indicating the serving size and the nutritional value per serving, alcoholic drinks do not. Pete Martin, Regulatory Director at labelling compliance experts, Ashbury...
Tulip invests £8m to increase production at abattoir
UK-based pork processor Tulip has invested £8m in improving production operations at its Ashton abattoir in Manchester.