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Food Standards Agency to introduce initial regulated product reforms next year. Credit: GFI

Initial regulated product reforms coming next year

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed it will introduce changes early next year to modernise the commercialisation of cultivated meat and precision fermentation.

Mohsin Issa remains a shareholder in the supermarket chain. Credit: Asda

Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa steps away as Lord Rose assumes role

Supermarket chain Asda has announced that co-owner Mohsin Issa is stepping away from his executive leadership role with the retailer.

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How one partnership is redefining the look, feel and scalability of plant-based meat alternatives

Find out how one industry partnership has developed meat alternatives that it says will satisfy shopper perceptions, are affordable and can be produced in industrial quantities.

The financial details of the agreement have not yet been made public. Credit: Getty / Klaus Vedfelt

Horlicks owner re-acquired by the Unsworth Family

Food and drink manufacturer Aimia Foods has been re-acquired by its founders, the Unsworth Family.

Concerns over costs waver UK food and drink companies commitment to sustainablity. Credit: Getty/Canetti

71% of UK FMCG businesses deprioritise CO2 reduction in fleets

In a survey of UK supply chain, transport and logistic decision makers conducted by Wincanton, many were found to be struggling under the weight of net zero pressure.

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Closing the loop: how food manufacturers can best reduce their emissions

With pressure from retailers for food manufacturers to optimise their environmental credentials, improving the sustainability of the supply chain can make a real difference – but what direction should they take?

The food and drink inflation rate is at its lowest level since September 2021. Credit: Getty / andresr

Food and drink inflation rate falls to 1.3%

The food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation rate fell marginally to 1.3% during August 2024, new Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has shown.

Future state planning is a strategic blueprint that guides an industry on emissions reduction targets. Credit: Getty / vm

Decarbonisation in F&B: The critical role of future state planning

Lis Thodberg, sustainability director at NIRAS, discusses the importance of viewing decarbonisation as a strategic business move and draws on the firm’s new report to explain how food and beverage businesses can future state plan effectively.

Continuous strike action is scheduled to start on 27 September. Credit: Getty / PeopleImages

700 Bakkavor workers to strike over pay

More than 700 workers at a Bakkavor facility in Spalding are set to take part in continuous strike action from 27 September, Unite the Union has announced.

UK insect-based dog food firm raises £1.1m

Dog food company Tugg’s has secured a major funding injection from a range of institutional investors and angels.

Regenerative agriculture remains relatively uncommon at scale. Credit: Getty / JohnnyGreig

How the Mars and Kellanova merger can support regenerative agriculture

Daniel Ryan, CEO at CIBO Technologies, discusses the potential impact of Mars’ high profile acquisition of Kellanova on the regenerative agriculture industry and supply chain emission targets.

Maize was listed as one of the crops capable of growing in dry conditions. Credit: Getty / ozgurdonmaz

Maize among crops ‘well adapted’ to climate change, researchers find

Scientists have discovered that certain crops such as maize can survive in dry conditions by controlling water loss.

Both product ranges are available in Tesco stores now. Credit: Crosta & Mollica / Love Mushrooms

Tesco expands Crosta & Mollica listing, brings functional mushrooms into 'mainstream'

Italian food brand Crosta & Mollica and functional fungi firm Love Mushrooms have both secured fresh listings with retailer Tesco.

Baker & Baker's Wirral site saw a big expansion last year, with a new cookie line installed. Credit: Baker & Baker

Baker & Baker sees revenue reach €620m

The European bakery products manufacturer witnessed a rise in both revenue and gross profit in 2023, representing sustainable growth since its separation from CSM three years ago.