Published: May 14, 2012

The British retailer is reportedly ready to launch in the country of the same name after striking a deal with Johannes Jonsson, father of controversial former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson.

Published: May 14, 2012 By: Michelle Russell

A clutch of private-equity firms have submitted first-found bids for Permira-owned frozen food businesslqlo Group, it is understood.According to reports today (11 May), the first round of bids from a handful of private-equity firms were submitted for yest

Published: May 14, 2012

Online food sales are a “very big opportunity” for Marks & Spencer (M&S) but realising that potential may be several years off, warns financial specialists Shore Capital.

Published: May 14, 2012 By: Rod Addy

UK researchers have developed a way to detect and characterise inorganic nanomaterials, bringing scientists a step closer to determining their effects in food and drink.

Published: May 14, 2012 By: Freddie Dawson

The nation is sleepwalking towards a logistics nightmare that could gridlock the capital and other sports venues during the Olympic Games, warns a logistics expert.

Published: May 14, 2012 By: Frederick Dawson

Premier Foods and other dried soup manufacturers face price increases of more than 13% in the cost of meat powders, after an EU rule ordering poultry and DSM to be relabelled as MSM comes into force on May 26.

Published: May 14, 2012 By: Carina Perkins

When discussing meat's environmental impact, there is a tendency to focus on greenhouse gas emissions. But the production of soy for feed is also of major concern. Carina Perkins looks at the issues.

Published: May 14, 2012 By: Melodie Michel

Anaerobic digestion could bring benefits to the UK meat industry's environmental impact, but a lack of clear policy and funding on the issue are holding developments back. Melodie Michel reports.

Published: May 12, 2012

The British retailer is reportedly ready to launch in the country of the same name after striking a deal with Johannes Jonsson, father of controversial former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson.

Published: May 12, 2012

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) officially opened its multi-million pound recycling venture in the UK yesterday, the first such facility in the country, to more than double the amount of bottle grade recycled PET created .

Published: May 12, 2012 By: Antimicrobial packaging will reduce food waste - L

Linpac Packaging has unveiled a range of trays and films that can use additives to make the product inside last longer.

Published: May 12, 2012

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is seeking views on a Novel Food application from Lallemand for a baker’s yeast rich in vitamin D.

Published: May 12, 2012

Kerry Ingredients and flavours has become a member of UK bakery association the Federation of Bakers.

Published: May 12, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

United Biscuits has cooled reports that it is developing a milk chocolate version of its traditionally dark chocolate orange-flavoured treat, Jaffa Cakes, casting it off as ‘rumours’.

Published: May 12, 2012

Sainsbury's has recalled one batch of its own-brand Basic Tea Cakes. The batch may contain small pieces of plastic caused by a manufacturing fault. If you’ve bought the product don’t eat it.

Published: May 12, 2012

The agenda and papers for the next FSA open Board meeting have been published. The meeting is being held in London on Tuesday 22 May 2012. It will begin at 1pm and will be chaired by Agency Chair Jeff Rooker.

Published: May 11, 2012 By: Oliver Nieburg

Chewing gum harms short-term memory contrary to previous studies that suggested gum could improve recall, according to researchers.

Published: May 11, 2012 By: Freddie Dawson

Irish retro confectionery maker Zed Candy is to close its Letterkenny facility in County Donegal and transfer production of its Oatfield Sweets brand to Kettering in Northamptonshire.

Published: May 11, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

UK researchers are calling on industry players to partner them in a project to develop cellulose-based smart packaging for the food sector.

Published: May 11, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

UK-based Proseal has expanded their tray sealer line by developing a machine for food skin packs which it claims can reduce packaging weight, improve product presentation and increase shelf life.