Lidl introduces new meat labelling system
Discount retailer Lidl is to trial a new meat labelling system designed to deliver transparency on production methods for consumers.
Archives for May 31, 2019
Fresh evidence of links between ultra-processed food and health risks revealed
Two pieces of research published in the British Medical Journal provide fresh evidence of the links between popular processed food and a range of health risks.
Brussels Bulletin: EU Council adopts ban on single-use plastics
The EU Council has adopted a total ban on single-use plastics by 2021, farmers are angry as the Mercosur deal inches closer, while environmentalists have warned about a failure to tackle agriculture’s contribution to climate breakdown. FoodNavigator...
The latest scoop on ice cream trends: ‘Marrying health and indulgence’
The global ice cream category is “stepping up its innovation game”, according to Mintel global food & drink analyst Honorata Jarocka, who says brands are responding to consumer demand for healthy and tasty desserts.
Sugar vs fat reduction in cakes and biscuits: ‘It’s not one or the other’
Public Health England has been urged to include cakes and biscuits in its calorie reduction programme after researchers found “a considerable amount” of fat in own- and private-label brands.
ASF anti-viral drugs to be developed
Belgian biotechnology company ViroVet is to partner with animal disease research body Pirbright Institute to development antiviral drugs to combat African Swine Fever (ASF).
Max Burgers develops plant-based range
Swedish fast food chain Max Burgers has developed a plant-based offering for its restaurants.
Pig industry antibiotic usage sees further drop
Antibiotic usage in the UK pig industry has dropped for the third year in row.