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UK producer leading the way in ethical chocolate
Consumers are becoming more tuned into where and how products are sourced; and one UK producer is said to be leading the way.
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Meat free “meat” manufacturing
The rise of meatless products is being driven by growing environmental and health concerns. How are producers keeping up with demand?
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Winning the war on plastic
Flower & White has beaten the likes of Mars and Nestlé to become the first company in the confectionery sector to move into plastic-free packaging.
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Pioneering the jackfruit food craze
Dan Staackmann is the Founder and President of Upton’s Naturals – an independently-owned natural foods company with a focus on meat alternatives and vegan values. Here he explains their passion and the process for bringing pre-seasoned, ready-to-eat jackfruit to the marketplace.
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Report emphasises importance of smartphone technology for Indian farmers
A new report has stated that harnessing new technology so that Indian farmers make better business decisions could help to tackle the sustainable cooling challenge facing India and the wider world.
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African swine fever found in Chinese dumplings
Three different Sanquan frozen dumpling products test positive following tests in Jiuquan, Gansu province, and Xiangxi, central Hunan province - two areas that don't share a border.
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India tightens up its packaging regs, with aim of taking food safety ‘to the next level’
Packaging material made of recycled plastics including carry bags and use of newspaper to wrap food to be prohibited.
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Sustainable palm oil certification – the smart choice
As the popularity of palm oil continues to grow, so does the controversy surrounding it - at time of writing, the furore over the banned Iceland supermarket/Greenpeace TV advertisement in the UK continues. Andy Green discusses how the supply chain can help to make the world’s most consumed vegetable oil…
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Looking beyond traditional applications for probiotics
With more consumers turning to functional foods and beverages for digestive health benefits, product manufacturers have a massive opportunity to create probiotic products that go beyond traditional applications. John Quilter explores the potential.
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FDI rose 24 per cent in India 2017-18, says Ministry
Achievements across the sector highlighted in end-of-year statement.
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Pepsi Co and Coca-Cola pledge to grow their businesses in Pakistan
Both companies pledge further investment in the region at separate meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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India opens market to British sheep meat
India has opened its doors to numerous British sheep meat cuts, which could see huge increases in exports from the UK to India.
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Chinese parents want baby formula full of nutrients and are prepared to pay for it, says report
A survey has shown that Chinese parents prefer baby formula milk to be of good quality and full of nutrients, regardless of an increase in prices.
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DEFRA and ADHB to explore Chinese meat market via CIMIE
Delegates from DEFRA and AHDB get first-hand insight into the Chinese import market at 16th annual China International Meat Industry Exhibition...
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Nestlé turns to satellites to monitor global palm oil supply chains
Global food giant Nestlé S.A. last week announced that it has ramped up its efforts towards reaching the company’s 2020 No Deforestation commitment by becoming the first global food company to implement Starling, a satellite-based service, to monitor 100 per cent of its global palm oil supply chains.
