ABP hits back at Polish beef accusations
Red meat processor ABP has responded to claims of a lack of support for Irish farmers.
Archives for April 3, 2020
HKScan eyes future growth with land purchase deal
Finnish processor HKScan has purchased the plot of land on which its factory and logistics centre are located in the Vantaa region, with a view to developing the facility for “future needs”.
Shoppers ignore government COVID-19 advice to shop ‘infrequently’: Data
UK shoppers have not heeded government advice to shop as ‘infrequently as possible’ to slow the transmission of novel coronavirus, with new data revealing that top-up shops remain the number one grocery mission.
McVitie’s hails sugar reformulation ‘breakthrough’
McVitie’s is reducing sugar in nine of its best-selling UK biscuits by up to 10%, in what it calls a breakthrough in sugar reduction that doesn’t compromise taste.
PepsiCo pledges funds for COVID-19 response: ‘Bringing food to our neighbours who need it most’
Snack-to-soda giant PepsiCo has unveiled a US$45m support package to provide relief to communities ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, including US$7.7m to be donated to European countries.
Alcohol-free: Could CBD help ‘bridge the gap’ for sceptics?
For many, alcohol-free beer or spirits doesn’t ‘feel’ quite right, according to YesMore account director Lolly Watkins. Does CBD have the potential to remedy this issue for consumers?
Brussels Bulletin: World food prices ‘decline sharply’ in March
Since our last Brussels Bulletin, the FAO has published its Food Price Index – indicating that world food prices took a significant hit last month. In the EU, Belgium approved the manufacture of alcohol from breweries and distilleries for disinfectants,...
CBD industry group introduces member safety certification scheme
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) reveals details of a three-tiered certification scheme that looks to provide safety and quality assurances for cannabidiol (CBD)-based products.