Former Tesco directors acquitted of charges of fraud and false accounting
6 December 2018 | By New Food
They had been accused of manipulating figures, but Judge dismissed their case due to lack of evidence.
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Water crisis in Pakistan leads to mass crowdfunding campaign
26 November 2018 | By New Food
The water crisis in Pakistan has lead to a huge dam crowdfunding campaign with leading politicians, celebrities and overseas Pakistanis helping the cause.
Current food systems may not be ready for the future
26 November 2018 | By New Food
The European Food Information Council has suggested that the current method of producing, processing and consuming food is not sustainable.
Plastic waste turned into ultra-light supermaterial
5 November 2018 | By New Food
Researchers have developed a method of using plastic waste and turning it into an aerogel with superior thermal insulation and strong absorption capacity.
Significant cost to manufacturers as a result of ‘no-deal’ stockpiling
2 November 2018 | By New Food
Food manufacturers and businesses are currently facing rising costs in relation for food stockpiling in case of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
Environment Secretary launches Fisheries Bill to control UK waters
25 October 2018 | By New Food
A Fisheries Bill introduced in Parliament today (25 Oct) means the UK will operate as an independent coastal state, controlling who fishes in its waters.
Global Food Security Index 2018 puts Singapore on top
22 October 2018 | By New Food
The Global Food Security Index reveals that the US had slower rate of improvement than that achieved by other countries, causing it to drop to third place.
Unilever cancels planned move to Rotterdam after Brexit
5 October 2018 | By New Food
Unilever has decided to stay in the UK after Brexit, cancelling its previous plans to move its headquarters to the Netherlands.
Contaminated alcohol kills 42 and injures 460 in Iran
2 October 2018 | By New Food
Contaminated alcohol has killed 42 and hospitalised 460 in Iran, where alcohol is largely banned, but available through the black market.
Canada, Mexico and US reach new trade deal
1 October 2018 | By New Food
A trade deal has been agreed between the US, Mexico and Canada, ensuring that the US has access to Canada's dairy markets.
Scotland celebrates launch of the International Fair Trade Charter
28 September 2018 | By New Food
Scotland hosts Fair Trade leaders and over 250 organisations to celebrate launch of the International Fair Trade Charter aimed towards achieving the SDGs.
‘Fair food’ plans rejected by Swiss voters
26 September 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The Swiss have recently voted against fair food, amid scares that food prices will increase, and Ministers calling the proposals 'dangerous'.
Roadmap aims to see 50% UK food waste reduction within a year
25 September 2018 | By New Food
Eighty nine of the UK’s largest retailers, food producers, manufacturers, and hospitality and food service companies, including Tesco, Unilever, 2 Sisters and Brakes, have committed to ambitious milestones.
DEFRA and ADHB to explore Chinese meat market via CIMIE
21 September 2018 | By New Food
Delegates from DEFRA and AHDB get first-hand insight into the Chinese import market at 16th annual China International Meat Industry Exhibition...
Coca-Cola acquires kombucha company MOJO
20 September 2018 | By New Food
Coca-Cola has announced that it has acquired the Australian brand MOJO, which sells naturally fermented, live culture, organic beverages.
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