AHDB hits back at anti-meat claims
The UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has criticised doctors advising that the NHS should ban bacon and sausages in hospitals.
Archives for May 24, 2019
‘Palm and soy are just the beginning’: Retailers push for traceability, sustainability in their supply chains
Sustainably sourced palm oil and soy have shot up the agenda of European retailers. According to Penny Coates, non-executive director of own brand retail solution providers S4RB, this is “just the beginning”.
Are UK sandwich retailers cut out for growing plant-based demand?
A survey assessing sandwiches sold by supermarket and high street retailers in the UK has revealed that uptake in plant-based is still lagging. “The sheer volume of meat-based sandwiches is a big concern,” says Eating Better.
Morrisons to introduce plastic-free fruit and veg in 60 stores after positive trials
Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to launch plastic-free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores
Russia expects strong growth in pork exports
Russia is set to export 100,000 tonnes (t) of pork in 2019, up 20% compared to the same period of the previous year, Russian government officials have forecast.
Rethink lunch ‘on-the-go’ to reduce packaging, cut food waste and save money: Hubbub
UK environmental marketing campaign charity Hubbub is encouraging people to pack their own lunches. If you do, Hubbub says it could combat single-use plastic pollution and food waste - as well as saving you money.