UK strikes lucrative organic livestock deal with Japan
British food producers are set to see ‘red tape slashed’ as the Government announces that the UK and Japan have formally recognised the equivalency of each other’s organic livestock standards.
Archives for April 7, 2026
Cross‑industry food waste coalition targets 30M meals a year by 2028
Five major supermarkets have rolled out a joint fundraising campaign, as the food industry partners up to transport food to redistribution charities for the first time.
F-gas compliance pressures put food and drink cooling upgrades on hold
A whitepaper from Aggreko has highlighted how legislative demands, coupled with critical operational vulnerabilities, are stalling necessary upgrades and impacting the food and beverage sector’s resilience.
California pushes ‘non-UPF’ seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows
A proposed state-backed label aims to simplify ultra-processed food choices, but could competing definitions and private certifications risk muddying the message for consumers and complicate reformulation efforts?
2 Sisters hires former Defra stalwart to front its net-zero strategy
Food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has appointed former Defra non-executive board member Chris Tyas OBE as chair of its ‘Carbon Board’.
Legal and industrial experts highlight F&B hazard hotspots
Safety – whether it is worker safety or food safety – is a non-negotiable, but today’s high-pressure, fast-paced environment makes managing risks a more difficult task.
Can the UK food sector keep its promises?
The UK food sector has set bold targets. The real test now is delivery, writes Kate Cawley, founder and MD of the Future Food Movement.
Devon-based charcuterie brand issues recall due to Listeria
Packs of cured meat sold by Devon-based charcuterie brand The Curing Barn have been recalled because listeria monocytogenes has been found.