Should Norway ban energy drink sales to kids? Ever-increasing consumption perceived ‘a real problem’
A survey has revealed that three out of four Norwegians support the introduction of age limits on energy drink sales.
Archives for February 1, 2019
Sweet end to bitter taste? Researchers identify unpalatable compound in rapeseed
Scientists have pinpointed the compound in rapeseed responsible for its bitter taste, marking an encouraging step towards the creation of palatable rapeseed by-products for human consumption.
‘Warm, sensual and rounded’: How IFF-LMR's wild-harvested Peru Balsam supports biodiversity
IFF-LMR, a subsidiary of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), hopes to build food industry awareness of Peru Balsam as a “warm and sensual” source of “brown notes” having secured FairWild certification for the ingredient.
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Antibiotic use in animals drops in UK
A new report into antibiotic use in the UK has revealed significant reductions over the past four years.
HKScan to scrap all non-recyclable plastic packaging
Meat processor HKScan has pledged to replace all of its non-recyclable plastic packaging across its Swedish and Finnish units by the end of 2019.
New €20m funding scheme for Irish beef
The Irish Government has launched a new scheme aimed at providing support for suckler farmers.
How Danone’s Alpro is future-proofing its soy supply: local sourcing direct from farmers
Alpro has quietly increased the proportion of European soy used in its products to 60%. It’s a sensible move given that soy supply chains are under severe scrutiny.