There’s been a paradigm shift in the environment attitudes of British consumers, more 88% of UK shoppers requesting on-pack information highlight the environmental attributes of any given packaging format.
UK’s Food Standard Agency (FSA) reported that local authorities (LAs) in England are less capable of dealing with food standards issues when compared with Wales and Northern Ireland.
A Food Standards Agency (FSA) review examining how local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland prioritize their food standards reveals that work is “hampered by inadequate resources and an out-of-date and inflexible approach to regulation.”
Start-up The Ethical Butcher is launching a new meat box delivery service with a difference – it aims to deliver “carbon negative meat” to households across the UK.
The reduction of sugar in beverages remains high on the agenda for brands and suppliers across the globe with increased pressure from health lobbyists driving manufacturers to reduce sugar content across the board.
A new survey exploring the UK public’s perception of obesity and Public Health England’s (PHE) programs shows overwhelming support for government actions on the issue.
Kenya’s fresh produce is now very welcome in China. On November 4th Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta met his Chinese counterpart president Xi Jinping in Shanghai and a trade deal was signed.
United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) is addressing challenges in the UK’s aquaculture industry with a £5.1 million investment to fund innovative research.
Meat-free food manufacturer Quorn Foods has officially opened its new UK site as part of a £150 million (US$193 million) investment driven by the increase in the number of people following flexitarian and vegan diets.
UK-based nutrition products manufacturer Science in Sport (SiS) has announced plans to acquire protein brand PhD Nutrition in a deal valued at £32m ($41m) on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to certain adjustments.
The food industry has reacted with cautious optimism following the announcement that Prime Minister Theresa May gained cabinet backing for a draft Brexit agreement.
Meat alternatives are becoming more widely available, with Tesco branches in both the UK and Ireland soon to be stocking new plant-based products from Netherlands-based Vivera and the US-based Beyond Meat.
