Does social media influence the way we eat? One study says yes
Social media users are likely to eat more fruit and vegetables as well as junk food if they think their online peers are doing the same, a new study reports.
Archives for February 7, 2020
African Swine Fever confirmed in Greece
Greece has become the latest country to have a confirmed case of African Swine Fever (ASF).
Dairy giants Müller and Bel Group invest in dairy-free start-up Yofix
Plant-based start-up Yofix Probiotics has secured $2.5m to fund ‘global expansion’ of its non-dairy yoghurt alternatives. Dairy players Müller and Bel Group are among its backers.
Agri-food’s ‘first’ data marketplace: ‘Rewarding data owners and accelerating innovation’
Agrimetrics, a UK ag-tech centre with public backing, has launched what it describes as the ‘first’ data marketplace for the agri-food sector. Announcing the innovation, Agrimetrics said it wants to help solve the ‘big problem’ facing food production.
Supermarkets key after organic growth sales disappoint some
Supermarkets hold the key if the UK’s organic market is to reach a ‘tipping point’ in 2020, according to the Soil Association.
African Swine Fever is spreading in the EU says EFSA
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a devastating disease occurring for the first time in certain eastern areas of the European Union (EU), according to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority).
Brussels Bulletin: France to ban chick shredding and ‘sustainability charge’ on meat garners support
Our latest news and views from Brussels looks at new animal welfare measures in France, the TAPP Coalition’s ‘sustainability charge’ on meat, and EFSA’s green light for coffee leaf tea.
IPPE 2020: innovation showcase
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) took place at the end of last month (January 2020) in Atlanta, Georgia, with some of the latest equipment in the food manufacturing world being showcased. More than 32,000 attendees from more than...