Palm oil producer to offer sustainable farming support
A Dutch palm oil producer has teamed up with a dairy ingredients firm to support small farmers in Malaysia.
Archives for March 21, 2018
Wheat concentrates can overcome high-protein challenge
A range of wheat protein concentrates aimed at overcoming the difficulty of incorporating high levels of protein and glutamine into food and beverage products has been launched by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
NEWS IN BRIEF
Fats and oils supplier opens innovation centre
Oils and fats supplier AAK has opened a customer innovation centre in Hull.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Ice cream trade body appoints new president
The Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the trade association for ice cream manufacturers and retailers, has appointed Henry Nurkowski as president.
Northern Ireland food faces skills crisis: trade body
The UK university system is failing to create the right people to allow the food and drink sector to grow, and the anticipated post-Brexit fall in overseas workers will only exacerbate the problem, a Northern Ireland trade body has claimed.
IFST elects new vice-president
Michael Bell, executive director of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA), has been elected vice-president of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST).
The Big Interview
Clive Black on price inflation, the health agenda and Brexit
Shore Capital head of research Clive Black has never been less than forthright in his views on the state of the food industry.
Brexit transition deal: food industry reacts
Today's agreement for the UK to fully withdraw from the EU after a 21-month transition period has been met with a mixed reaction by the food industry.
Poultry firm pays £18k for equipment misuse
Al-Ummah Halal Poultry of Barnsley has agreed to pay £18,000 in costs and damages to Bakers Basco, after using its bakery equipment without permission.
2 Sisters’ Boparan outlines action after hygiene scrutiny
2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) former boss Ranjit Boparan has outlined actions the company has taken to ensure robust hygiene and labelling practices after its procedures were challenged in national media coverage.
Meat firm Field&Flower joins forces with Amazon
Meat delivery service Field&Flower has teamed up with Amazon for its Treasure Truck promotion, with the aim of conveying luxury meat cuts and burgers direct to consumers’ doors.
Snack manufacturer receives £3m funding
The Primal Pantry, the high-protein snack manufacturer, has secured a £3m investment from NVM Private Equity.