Labour shortages continue to hinder the meat industry
The labour shortage in the meat industry continues to work its way around the globe, with numerous markets attempting to attract staff and prevent a downturn caused by a lack of workforce.
Archives for July 19, 2019
Eggshell membrane a 'high potential' ingredient for healthy boost
A report notes the ‘umpteen benefits associated with powdered eggshell membrane’ and identifies it as a growth area in the food and beverage sector, where its potential uses span bakery and prepared food categories.
Safer, cheaper and more sustainable food: RBO leverages blockchain and AI to develop digital marketplace
Royal Blue and Orange International Trading (RBO) is an innovative food and logistics platform that aims to improve the speed, efficiency and cost of shipping food ingredients from-farm-to-fork. We spoke to founder and CEO Sukai Ceesay about her vision...
UK’s voluntary salt-reduction programme linked to thousands of heart disease, stroke and cancer cases
The UK's voluntary approach to salt reduction has been linked with 9,900 additional cases of cardiovascular disease and 1,500 cases of stomach cancer.
Expect Brexit food shortages 'within weeks' as industry 'hardest hit' by no-deal
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has sounded a fresh warning over the ‘disastrous’ impact that a no-deal Brexit would have on food availability after a report from the Committee on Exiting the EU said retail, food and drink would be among the...
Vion pilots emission-free trailers
Vion Food Group subsidiary Distrifesh has unveiled an environmentally sustainable trailer system pilot scheme.
Livestock transport debate gains traction
The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (UECBV) has lent its support to the EU Commission on the issue of stricter enforcement of animal transport legislation.
'Sustainability is a step beyond organic': Regenerative food production in Crete
Confusion still exists today between organic and sustainable practices and food producers are not doing enough to keep the eco-system alive, according to Greek social cooperative Local Food Experts.
HKScan turnaround plan making progress
Finnish processor HKScan’s finances appear to be getting back on track following a strong quarter for its domestic production facility and the implementation of a cost-saving plan.