In a Westminster session that explored the next steps for novel foods in the UK, founder and CEO of Naturecan UK, explained how his business had been stifled by UK regulation.
The seven finalists for the 12th edition of the Ecotrophelia UK competition, which challenges students to develop a sustainable and innovative food product from concept to market, have been announced.
After a year of engagement and discussion which sought to understand the gaps in the current and varied processes industry uses to gather and share environmental data, a Food Data Transparency Partnership (FDTP) paper has been published outlining the...
Current food labelling schemes fail to accurately convey the environmental and welfare impact of pork products and lead to misconceptions over their sustainability, according to a new report.
Beam Suntory has announced that it has successfully completed a “world-first” hydrogen-powered whisky distilling trial in partnership with Supercritical Solutions.
Andrea Gutierrez-Solana, a food and sustainability policy expert and associate director at Whitehouse Communications, offers insights on the EU Green Claims Directive and the requirements it will introduce for companies wanting to promote their product’s...
Veolia calls out UK Government, as it flags Plastic Packaging Tax is falling short with just 22% of material used in plastic packaging from recycled sources.
Food Manufacture looks at whether start-ups with strong ethical and sustainable foundations can make meaningful and positive change in the way things are done.
Infant and children’s food manufacturer Ella’s Kitchen has partnered with data and environmental impact platform Foodsteps in a bid to slash its carbon emissions by half.
ReFood commercial director Philip Simpson explains how embracing innovative waste management solutions can help businesses to reduce overheads and bolster sustainability credentials.
The diamond-water paradox was a puzzle to the man that coined the term, economist Adam Smith. Although water is, unarguably, more valuable to humans, why do diamonds command a higher price?
LWC Drinks, reportedly the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, has installed 160 solar panels at its Cornwall depot as part of a recent site extension project.
Fran Ball, VP of production at Arla, reflects on what it means to have won at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards and the processes and people that helped secure the dairy company’s three trophies.
We are in a period of considerable instability fuelled by political, economic and environmental challenges – Food Manufacture’s latest webinar gathered four experts to take stock on what’s been happening. Here’s the highlights…
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has called for greater levels of collaboration across the food and drink industry as well as more support from the UK Government.
A lawsuit filed against meat processing giant JBS in the US should serve as a “wake up call” for food and drink manufacturers when publishing environmental targets, Dr Emily Pope of Trinity AgTech has said.
Changing weather conditions – from extreme heat to sudden frosts, wildfires and harsh winds – are impacting the delicate process that goes into growing, cultivating and making wine around the world.
Increasing the storage temperature of frozen foods can help cut carbon emissions without any risk to safety or the need to reformulate products, according to new research published this week.
While water is estimated to cover 70% of planet Earth, it would be foolish to consider it a resource in abundance. In fact, in just one year’s time, the WWF predicts that two-thirds of the world’s population could be facing water shortages.
Advanced aeroponic technology leader LettUs Grow has announced a new partnership programme that aims to enhance the global reach of its ultrasonic aeroponic technology.
The British multinational fast-moving consumer goods company is working with UK farms that grow mustard seeds and mint leaves used for its Coleman’s products.
Jones Food Company has expanded, opening a second vertical farm in Gloucestershire, which it claims is the world's most advanced vertical farm and one of the largest.
Managing director Jean-Philippe Laborde of the well-known rice brand talks about Tilda’s strategy since he took the helm five years ago, from innovation and keeping costs down, to teamwork and trailing new rice cultivation techniques.
With global temperatures closing in on the 1.5C warming limit and companies’ net zero deadlines edging nearer, the urgent need for emission-based action is widely recognised, but getting there isn’t always easy.
Growing Kent & Medway is offering a share of £600,000 to prospective innovators focused on finding sustainable improvements within the fresh produce, food and drink supply chain.
Sprite and Sprite Zero labels will be temporarily removed from on-the-go bottles as part of a limited trial designed to simplify the recycling process.
There has been a rapid increase in the use of eco-labels and claims by businesses that they or their products are environmentally friendly – a result of consumer interest in how their spending is impacting the planet. Rebecca Ironmonger of Roythornes...
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request submitted by plant-based protein manufacturer Myco has revealed the lack of action to tackle the continued presence of single use plastics in the UK.
