Ukraine export statistics provide hope
The news from Ukraine continues to be harrowing, but a chink of light has emerged in the form of export statistics which are not as bad as first feared.
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FSA loses Royal Courts of Justice case over meat control charges
The FSA has been ordered to make changes to the way it presents information on charges for meat control services required for cross-border trade.
Are sugary drink taxes economically beneficial for lower-income communities?
It’s long been said that sweetened beverage taxes create an unfair burden on lower-income households, but new research from the University of Washington suggests otherwise.
Heinz back on Tesco shelves after agreement reached
“Lorries full of Heinz products” are reportedly about to hit the roads and restock Tesco stores around the UK’s which had been missing out on some of the nation’s favourite Heinz products.
Recall roundup: Listeria and “forever chemicals”
Our weekly recall roundup includes a possible Listeria monocytogenes alert, plus a concerning report of PFAS in seafood.
Provence, Burgundy…Devon? Climate change to make UK wine hotspot
New research reveals how climate change is likely to increase the potential for wine production in the UK – with conditions projected to resemble those in famous growing regions of France and Germany.
Making green chile roasting…greener
A researcher at a laboratory in New Mexico thinks he may have found a way to roast one of the most important foods in the state’s cuisine without emitting carbon dioxide.
Cadbury workers negotiate 17.5 percent pay rise
Cadbury workers at five different sites voted for the deal, which also included an increase in holiday plus a bumper pay rise.
Amazon Prime and GrubHub announce US partnership
Amazon Prime has taken its first step into the world of food home delivery as it teams up with one of the biggest players in the US market.
Tilling methods will lead to big decreases in crop yields, claims research
The researchers are imploring farmers to change the way they prepare soil for seed bedding as the study claims that the current tilling methods used will lead to markedly decreased crop yields in the future.
Danone launches plant-based infant formula blend
Danone says the new infant formula has a lower carbon footprint than other infant formulas on the market on account of the packaging and ingredients used.
Dementia and diet: A new way of doing research
The University of Southern California team have issued new advice on how to conduct future research on links between diet and the risk of dementia.
Kellogg’s loses HFSS court case
The Kellogg’s defeat is of course a blow for the manufacturer, but it could well have longer-lasting effects for the food and beverage as a whole.
Feeding America announces new Board of Directors members
Feeding America has announced several new appointments to its Board of Directors, utilising the expertise of several different industries and sectors.
Consumers will pay more for healthier products in restaurants, says research
As the sector recovers from the devastation caused by he pandemic, research suggests offering more healthy options could be the key to enticing consumers back out to eat.
