Cultivated meat offers £2.1bn economy boost, claims start-up
The cultivated meat sector could add £1.1 billion to £2.1 billion to the UK economy by 2030, predicts a new report commissioned by start-up Ivy Farm Technologies.
Archives for October 5, 2021
UK food M&A market activity at its highest since 2010, but cost pressures forecast to impact trade environment
While the UK Food and Beverage sector enjoys strong market activity, Oghma Partners predicts ‘weaker’ businesses under strain from cost pressures could find exiting ‘more testing’ over the coming months.
How skills development is transforming the food sector
A wide variety of roles are available in the food industry throughout the supply chain. UK-based National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) hopes to encourage more to consider how their skills are an ideal fit for food and in doing so, fill the...
Mars details net zero targets: ‘We can’t wait decades to see progress’
Global rice-to-chocolate giant Mars Inc. has said it will reach net zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050. Discussing the move, chief executive Grant F. Reid insisted ‘gaps’ in industry pledges need to be addressed and argued long-term aims...
Consumers demand more choice and innovation in low and no alcohol drinks
Despite the growth of the low and no alcohol category, only a third of consumers say they are satisfied with current products on the market, according to a new survey. So what can be done to improve them?