Irish farmers challenge meat industry over prices
The row between producers and processors looks set to reignite following comments by Irish Farmers Association (IFA) president Joe Healy.
Archives for November 25, 2019
Campaigners demand pesticides crack down
Anti-pesticide groups want synthetic pesticides phased out by 2035 over fears that biodiversity, crucial to food production, is under threat.
Farmers hit back as BBC documentary exposes meat production’s ‘devastating effect on ecosystems’
We need to distinguish between the livestock systems and meats that are part of the problem, and those that are part of the solution, say farmers as BBC documentary suggests that consumers should cut their meat consumption for environmental reasons.
NIU’s Global Round-up: Antioxidants & telomere length in Brazilian kids, key immunity-boosting probiotic metabolite identified, and more
What's happened this week around the Nutra-Verse? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Waitrose makes British lamb pledge
Premium UK retailer Waitrose has pledged to source all own label fresh and frozen lamb from British lamb producers 365 days of the year.
NPD trend tracker: From ‘boozy’ plant-based burgers to broad spectrum gummies
This week’s new product development gallery brings you an R&D partnership between The Meatless Farm Co and Orchard Pig, a new flavour from energy drink challenger brand Tinzing, and the launch of a new vegan gummy company in the UK.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Startup 'gamifies' gut health with diet app aimed at long-term change
A personalised nutrition startup offering the holistic benefits of both DNA and microbiome tests has revealed a dieting app to work in tandem with microbiome tests in an aim to 'gamify' gut healthy dieting and create long term changes to health.
World Butchers’ Challenge seeks partnerships
The World Butchers’ Challenge is offering an opportunity for brands to be associated with the best of the international butchery industry.