CLITRAVI urges meat processing support during coronavirus
The trade body representing EU meat processors has called for support and recognition for the work being done by the sector to maintain food supply during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Growing meal-kit supplier bolstered by £33m investment
Recipe box supplier Gousto has raised £33m to expand its services and boost manpower – the latter, now urgently required given the coronavirus outbreak.
‘It is not a diet fad’: Caterers commit to 20% less meat in schools and hospitals
School, hospital, university and care home caterers across the UK have pledged to cut the amount of meat on their menus by 20%.
UK trade associations call for a rejection of protectionism
Trade associations from across the UK food and drink supply chain have urged global governments to continue trading through open markets to protect the industry during the coronavirus crisis.
Chr. Hansen announces ‘scientific breakthrough in dairy bioprotection’
For the first time, the main mechanism of lactic acid bacteria with bioprotective effect against yeasts and molds in dairy products has been revealed: It’s all about competition for a specific nutrient, manganese.
COVID-19: Likely drop in EU feed demand in H2 2020 due to market disruptions
The EU feed sector has noted significant improvement of the COVID-19 outbreak triggered EU ‘Green Lane’ system over the past week, said FEFAC. However, it is still not business as usual throughout the feed supply chain, other obstacles remain.