Archives for January 17, 2023

Eating freshwater fish equal to a month of drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’: ‘People who consume freshwater fish are at risk of alarming levels of PFOS’

Scientists have warned that consuming just one serving of freshwater fish per year could expose people to levels of ‘forever chemicals’ that may be harmful to health.

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Aqua Cultured Foods begins buildout on fungi-based alt seafood factory

The maker of mycoprotein-based seafood alternatives has begun buildout of a new facility in the US, from where it will produce products for the European market.

‘The first dairy company to get serious’: Danone’s ambitious plan to ‘turn the tide on global heating’

Global food giants are being urged to follow suit after Danone was applauded for announcing it is the first food company to set a methane reduction target and align with the ambition of the Global Methane Pledge launched at COP26.

Unilever outlines 3-prong plan to capture market share in growing ice cream segment

Over the next three years, Unilever plans to expand its lead in ice cream sales by offering more premium products, expanding in emerging markets and leveraging digitization to boost sales online and out of home, a top executive recently revealed.

Grupo Bimbo maintains global acquisition strategy with bolt-on of Romanian bakery leader

The Mexican bakery giant has acquired Vel PItar SA – a major player in branded breads and other baked goods in Romania – from US private equity firm NCH Capital for an undisclosed amount.