Kirsty Turner, representative of the Silver-winning team at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK competition, Plant-Up from the University of West London, explains how their entry addressed consumer demand for convenient, healthy and eco-friendly food.
Unilever, the name behind Wall's ice cream, PG Tips tea and Pot Noodle, plans to restructure under one UK parent company, Unilever Plc, abandoning dual oversight from the UK and The Netherlands.
Beef sales thrived despite the coronavirus pandemic in Great Britain (GB), but lamb has fared less well, according to meat bodies in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Bakkavor, the chilled prepared food producer, is reopening two factories temporarily closed in March to cope with the impact of coronavirus as it reports exports stabilising and sales of key domestic categories improving.
As the world shifts to adapt to the new normal in the wake of the coronavirus, what makes producers continue supplying to retailers instead of adopting a direct to consumer approach?
Flora producer Upfield Group aims to open a €50m food science centre at Wageningen in the Netherlands before 2022 focused on developing plant-based products and sustainable packaging solutions.
The industry's net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target cannot be met by 2050 as planned without support from the Government, claims a report just published.
Emily Wilkins, representative of the Gold-winning team at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK competition, Re-Dessert from the University of Nottingham, shares what they did to claim the top prize.
Addo Food Group is expanding operations at its Palethorpes bakery at Market Drayton in Shropshire, creating 65 new roles to deliver new product development and respond to increased demand for savoury products.
Small abattoirs should be given financial assistance and be seen as an essential infrastructure, supporting the rural economy, a new report from the All Party Animal Welfare Group (APAWG) has said.
Vegan diets have become more attractive to consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic and in particular to a quarter (25%) of young British Millennials (aged 21-30), new research from Mintel has revealed.
Freaks of Nature, the Yorkshire plant-based chilled desserts producer, is investing £1m in its manufacturing facilities to keep pace with demand for its chilled desserts and hot puddings.
Fatherson Bakery managing director Laurence Smith claims the impact of coronavirus has forced the business to reorganise its new product development priorities, with half its distribution points – hospitality and garden centres – closed off.
Start-up Pep & Lekker's Seed Snacks has joined the ranks of Sainsbury's Future Brands, with the supermarket chain announcing it would trial two flavours under the label in 70 stores from 9 June.
The UK could face food shortages worse than the impact of the coronavirus if there is no Brexit deal, Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned.
A coronavirus food industry recovery plan has been published, endorsed by more than 30 food and drink organisations, outlining steps the Government and industry can take to future-proof the sector.
Big-four retailer Morrisons is to extend its immediate payment scheme for smaller suppliers for a further three months to help combat continued difficulties stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Tim Holmes, head of quality at international distiller and brewer Diageo, speaks about his role as chairman of judges at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK and why the competition is so important.
Ex-Morrisons marketing director Mike Hoban is the new chief executive of royally appointed Scottish butcher Donald Russell – a winner at William Reed’s Butcher’s Shop of The Year Awards 2019.
Food and beverage processors need to focus on advanced inspection systems to help improve yield, product quality and consistency, according to Eagle Product Inspection.
Lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis has had a positive effect on the nation’s cooking habits, according to new figures published by the Stilton Cheese Makers Association (SCMA), which represents the UK’s Stilton producers.
Plant-based foods, including cheese, ready meals, seafood and alternatives to eggs, are among the biggest opportunities in the plant-based sector, a major new survey has revealed.
Milk suppliers left struggling in the wake of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic could soon benefit from £10k of funding from the UK Government to help sustain their businesses.
The link between obesity and deprivation amid COVID-19 has been confirmed in the latest report from Public Health England (PHE), entitled Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19.
Consumer confidence in eating out is set to take a plunge as people are anxious about returning to pubs, bars and restaurants, according to research from plant-based food company Meatless Farm.
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) is continuing to push for additional support for the sector, following news that a third of its members are at risk of ceasing to trade in the next three months.
The Government needs to address major issues around the meat supply chain as Brexit approaches, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed.
Despite the current coronavirus pandemic, sections of the pork and bacon industry are holding up well – and even thriving from the shift in emphasis to at-home eating.
