Food environment key to improving eating habits in deprived areas
People in less affluent areas lack the opportunities to improve their eating habits, a new initiative claims.
Archives for March 22, 2019
Chair of judges announced for World Steak Challenge
Global Meat News has named Richie Wilson, executive chef of Fire Restaurant in Dublin, the chair of judges for the World Steak Challenge 2019.
More commitments needed on plastics, warns campaigner
Food and beverage companies must do more to tackle plastic pollution, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which campaigns to reduce global plastic pollution.
'Failing fast is not enough, it's about fixing fast': Graze's tech approach speeds innovation
Healthy snacking brand Graze launches a new product every two days, according to head of category development Penny Mackintosh. The group’s agility reflects its close relationship with consumers - and their data.
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Brexit extension on the table, MEPs blacklist UTPs, and Tequila gains PGI status: A round-up of EU news & views
The European Commission has granted a conditional extension to the Article 50 deadline, import duty on brown rice has risen to €60 per tonne, and Mexican spirit drink Tequila has been accepted into the EU register of protected geographical indications....
Hero products: Saving the world one health innovation at a time
Health is one of the biggest trends in food and drink today as consumers and startups look to undo damage done by 100 years of mass production, according to an innovation expert who spoke at the International Food and Drink Event this week.
Cherkizovo reportedly eyeing up Eurodon
Russia’s biggest meat producer Cherkizovo is reportedly eyeing a takeover of another poultry business – agricultural holding Eurodon, following the acquisitions of the broiler holding Belaya Ptitsa and the meat processor Samson in December 2018.
Cargill links with charity to tackle food poverty
Poultry processor Cargill and charity Heifer International have joined forces to create a new initiative which aims to improve the nutrition and economic livelihoods of 100m people by 2030 through the production, promotion and consumption of poultry.