Nestlé and R&R, an ice cream company based in the United Kingdom, have agreed to set up Froneri—a joint venture with sales of around CHF 2.7 billion in more than 20 countries employing about 15,000 people.
UK newspaper The Sun conducted a probe into the cost variations between packaged and loose fruit and vegetables. Their findings revealed that some vegetables cost up to double when they are sold in packets compared to loose.
Since 2007, fruit purchases in the UK have fallen by 14 per cent. To counteract this decline and encourage consumers to eat the recommended '5 a day', NFU has launched its ’options for action’ report.
The Peruvian mango campaign finished in late March with almost the same volume as that achieved in the previous season, despite the fact that the weather phenomenon El Niño has taken a toll on the mango production and affected the quality.
Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, and R&R, a UK-based ice cream processor, created Froneri, a joint venture that employs about 15,000 people in over 20 countries.
With our planet’s population estimated to reach more than 9 billion by 2050, the world faces many pressing food demands. In order to help food scientists and technologists meet these challenges
This week the GFI (Community to promote the interests of the German fresh produce markets) along with 30 wholesale and weekly market managers will go on a 3-day study trip to London.
Unicorn Ingredients, a leading British supplier of ingredients for the bakery and speciality breads market, has extended its operations in China and India with two key new professional positions.
According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) the delayed spring could lead to a bumper crop of apples, strawberries, blackcurrants and gooseberries this year.
The president of the National Farmers' Union, Meurig Raymond has warned that the UK horticulture sector is facing a potential labour crisis as shortages of migrant labour and the debilitating costs of the National Living wage pose a threat to UK fruit and
The president of the National Farmers' Union, Meurig Raymond has warned that the UK horticulture sector is facing a potential labour crisis as shortages of migrant labour and the debilitating costs of the National Living wage pose a threat to UK fruit and
Ginco is recalling packets of Chocolate Coated Honeycomb 100g because the product contains milk and soya, which is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya and/or milk or intolerance to m
UK-based potato and vegetable growing firm QV Foods is looking to consolidate its potato business by shifting its potato packaging site at March in Cambridgeshire to its Holbeach base in the UK.
Melbourne-based organic food brand, Loving Earth, has just arrived in the UK, bringing its range of raw organic chocolates and wholefood products to in-the-know foodies and conscious consumers alike.
A leading UK vegetable supplier, QV Foods, says it has entered a period of consultation with about 140 staff at March, Cambridgeshire, as it prepares to move the operation to Holbeach.
Nestle Professional and Crown Aerosols & Speciality Packaging Europe are collaborating to create a new packing format for the Nescafe range of coffee brands in the UK.
Britain is in the grip of an avocado boom, experts say, as celebrity endorsement, growing awareness of its health benefits and its growing popularity in vegetarian recipes propels sales.
The UK’s Food Standards Agency said it worked with local UK council and UK Police to closely gather thousands of pieces of evidence in order to help convict Yusuf of his food related crimes.
Avocado sales in the UK are up 30% Year on Year and and supply cannot keep up with demand. At the moment there are Spanish, Israeli and Moroccan avocados available which have been good quality through the season, according to Steve Maxwell, CEO at Worldwi
