Action urged on skilled butcher shortage
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has called on the government to help keep production lines operating by adding ‘butchers’ to the Shortage Occupation List used to vet skilled migrants.
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New technology could improve, taste, texture, nutrition of plant-based meat and dairy, claims Motif FoodWorks
New technology could reduce saturated fat and significantly improve the taste and texture of plant-based meat and dairy products, claims Motif FoodWorks, which is working on a variety of ingredients to make these foods more “craveable.”
Brexit and food labelling part 1: What manufacturers need to know to avoid becoming unstuck…
Whether it be country of origin labelling, use of EU logos, or specifications around a food business operator’s name and address, Brexit is shaking up how manufacturers label their food and beverage products.
#SeasonalVeg campaign urges shoppers to support local food during COVID-19 pandemic
A campaign to encourage UK consumers to eat more seasonal vegetables and support British farmers during the coronavirus crisis launches today.
French legislators demand ‘sober’ diet with ‘more vegetables’ in bid to call time on ready-meal rise
Senators are proposing to tax foods with ‘poor nutritional’ quality amid concerns consumers are eating ‘too many calories and too much meat’ in a bid to force the food industry to design ‘less sweet, salty and fatty dishes’.
From ‘Incredible’ to ‘Sensational’: Nestlé loses row with Impossible Foods over burger name
Food giant Nestlé plans to file an appeal having been forced to rebrand its plant-based Incredible Burger in Europe.
Swedish start-up tackling methane emissions in cattle attracts investors
Swedish start-up, Volta Greentech, just closed a SEK 5m (US$500K) funding round to expand pilot production of a product derived from the red seaweed, Asparagopsis, to reduce methane emissions in cows.
Meatless Farm launches campaign to fight falling consumer confidence
Consumer confidence in eating out is set to take a plunge as people are anxious about returning to pubs, bars and restaurants, according to research from plant-based food company Meatless Farm.