Following a number of tip-offs from commercial fishermen, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched a new campaign to increase vigilance among the catering industry around illegal seafood supply chains.
The Hastings Dover sole trammel net, gill net and trawl fisheries have been re-certified as sustainable and well-managed fisheries under the MSC standard.
The UK's Traditional Smoked Fish industry is to benefit from European and industry funding to promote awareness and increase sales of its specialist seafood products.
The UK Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has issued guidance to help companies deal with the impending December 14, 2012, deadline when the article 13.1 list of about 1500 health claim rejections and 222 approvals will become enforceable acros
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has strengthened its position in the UK’s food ingredients and food service sectors by acquiring The Cheese Warehouse: a UK-based cheese ingredients supplier.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has given preliminary approval to a novel ‘anti-hunger’ ingredient designed to be added to a number of dairy products including yogurt.
Brand owners may want to consider circular shaped graphics for beverage packaging, as a new report suggests consumers are subconsciously drawn to less angular designs.
FSA's expert Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes is considering an application from Swiss firm Dow Wolff Cellulosics for approval to market a carbohydrate derivative, known as methylcellulose, as a novel food ingredient for use in a range of
UK-based Dairy Crest has cleared the final hurdle in the divestment of its French branded spreads business St Hubert to Montagu Private Equity, with its shareholders approving the €430m deal.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says German drug giant Merck has failed to convince it that glucosamine can benefit joint health and will not be changing its earlier rejection of the claim.
Food manufacturers could face steep rises in pig meat prices, as soaring feed costs drive UK pig producers out of business and new EU welfare rules force continental producers to quit.
