DEFRA appoints new Secretary of State
Thérèse Coffey has been appointed as the UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Chicago-based company to tackle single-use plastic bottles
To help replace single-use plastic water bottles, Evergreen Climate Innovations has invested in hydration solution provider Kadeya.
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority cracks down on misleading CBD claims
Following a complaint from the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance over several published advertorials which rated ‘the best UK CBD oils, the UK’s regulator of advertising has published its ruling into whether misleading claims were made.
Which US states have the most unhygienic fast-food chains?
Through analysing food poisoning reports, a new study claims it's revealed the US states with the most food poisoning reports in 2022.
Big names collaborate to promote regenerative farming
Levy UK + Ireland has partnered with Quorn Professionals, RegenFarmCo, and Yorkshire Water to educate the food industry on regenerative farming practices.
Brits want canned food amid cost-of-living crisis
In the UK, there has been a surge in popularity of canned food, with sale volumes of canned soup and tomatoes at the highest level since 2018.
KETTLE Chip’s new packaging illustrates field to factory journey
UK crisp company KETTLE® has redesigned its packaging to illustrate key ingredients and depict the brand’s field to factory journey.
Second case of avian influenza confirmed in Anglesey
In the UK, the second case this month of avian influenza has been confirmed in Anglesey by the Welsh Government.
Big progress in sustainable rice cultivation
A Mars Food-supported project has shown that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies can be significantly reduced with the help of some nifty techniques.
Phosphorous reduction trials reveal benefits for layer diets
ABN commercial trial finds novel nutritional strategy gives way to 11 percent reduction in phosphorus in hens laying eggs destined for food.
MSU receives $3.4 million USDA grant for herb research
The USDA has paid for Michigan State University (MSU) to carry out research surrounding culinary herbs produced in controlled environments.
Aberdeen-Angus beef proves popular in UK supermarkets
Mystery shopper research has revealed that British Aberdeen-Angus beef is a prominent brand across premium supermarket meat ranges.
Recall roundup: Uncooked chicken and foreign objects
Read our latest roundup of recalls from the UK and US, including foreign objects found in food, uncooked chicken in a ‘ready cooked’ product, and undeclared allergens.
UK food and drink inflation hits 42-year high
UK food and beverage costs have risen by 14.6 percent since beginning of 2022, according to the ONS. Here’s a breakdown and how the sector will be impacted…
UK crop yield resilience tested by climate change
“Climate change will push the boundaries of what can be achieved though crop management,” warn researchers, as wheat yields see poorest levels in decades.
