A case of BSE - commonly dubbed "mad cow disease" - has been found on a Scottish farm, though the isolated case posed no risk to human health, the devolved government in Edinburgh said Thursday (Oct 18).
As the number of consumers adopting a vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diet continues to grow, Waitrose & Partners has reported that sales of vegan and vegetarian products are up 85% compared to last year.
Following the introduction of a levy on sugary soft drinks in the UK earlier this year, it has been reported that similar measures could potentially be introduced for chocolate and confectionery as soon as 2020.
Young British people are drinking less alcohol than a decade ago, with abstinence becoming "mainstream" among teenagers and young adults, a new study reveals.
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) and the United Kingdom Organic Certifiers Group (UKOCG) are calling for a clear contingency plan to ensure the continued trade of organic produce with the EU in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
The UK’s largest retailer, Tesco, is set to remove over one hundred more best before dates from its fruit and vegetable products, as customers say it helps them reduce food waste.
Throughout this year, the British-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever has been chewing over whether to keep its European headquarters in the UK or move out of London and focus on the Netherlands instead, as part of plans to unify the business under one ro
Last month, Essex-based condiments brand ‘The Foraging Fox’ raised almost £700,000 worth of investments to expand its presence in North America and Europe.
The UK's Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) is calling for a review of allergen labeling legislation in the wake of the tragic death of a teenage girl onboard a flight after eating a Pret a Manger baguette containing sesame.
Vivera, the fastest growing producer of plant-based meat alternatives in Europe and the maker of the 100 percent plant-based steak, has announced the introduction of the “highest-quality, 100 percent plant-based hamburger.”
A new report into the UK’s artisan food and drink industry reveals valuable insights into the speciality sector to inform speciality food and drink outlets’ business plans for 2019.
