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Ice packs are small and convenient and used in a range of cold chain environments, including meat kits - but they are not always re-useable. Credit: Getty/vgajic

Greenwashing in the cold chain: Unpacking the ice pack problem

Ice packs are a simple, yet brilliant solution used the cold chain but there’s one major problem holding them back. Colin Rowland, managing director for cold chain solutions firm Hydropac, explores.

Three-Sixty Aquaculture has completed a £3.5m series A funding round. Image: Getty / Juanmonino

Three-Sixty Aquaculture closes £3.5m funding round

Three-Sixty Aquaculture has completed a £3.5m series A funding round to support the creation of a new facility in Wales.

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Sharing innovation for net zero gain

The European Union (EU) is committed to reaching ‘net zero' CO2 emissions by 2050. To achieve this ambitious target, the EU’s environment strategy involves a holistic approach that focuses on resource efficiency, a clean circular economy, biodiversity...

Private labels continue to dominate, with 0.6% growth across major European markets. Credit: Getty/georgeclerk

UK FMCG growth recovery lags behind European neighbours

Spain and Italy are propelling FMCG growth, amidst sluggish recovery across Northern European, finds Circana’s latest FMCG Demand Signals report.

A Phase 2 investigation has officially been launched into the proposed acquisition of two feed mills by Ranjit Singh Boparan. Credit: Getty / gabrielabertolini

May 2025 deadline set for probe into 2 Sisters owner’s feed deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a 6 May 2025 deadline for its investigation into the anticipated acquisition of two feed mills owned by ForFarmers UK by Boparan Private Office.

Tesco recalls product due to Salmonella contamination

Tesco has recalled a batch of dip because it has been contaminated with Salmonella.

Food Manufacture Excellence Award 2025 finalists

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025 finalists

The finalists for 2025’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards have been announced.

Increasing the temperature standard of frozen food to -15°C could save energy and reduce emissions. Image: Getty / s-cphoto

BFFF president calls for frozen food temperature standards debate

British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) president Karen McQuade has called for an industry-wide debate around raising the standard temperature for frozen food.