Data reveals commodities most vulnerable to food fraud
The Food Authenticity Network (FAN) has revealed the foods most susceptible to adulteration and fraud, labelling rising incident data as ‘concerning’.
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Using automation to start up and scale up successfully
In paid partnership with Multivac UK
Faced with rising costs and labour shortages, many smaller and medium-sized food and drink enterprises in the UK find it difficult to get a foot on the automation ladder, to help them improve and streamline production processes. But there is help at hand.
US rice body launches UK-wide campaign to boost demand
The USA Rice Federation is aiming to drive awareness and demand for American-origin rice on the UK market with a nationwide marketing campaign.
Iran conflict: How food can prepare for fertiliser shortages
How can the food sector prepare for future crises?
Harviestoun kicks off brewery expansion with six-figure investment
Independent craft brewer Harviestoun has begun the first phase of a strategic investment programme centred around its Alva brewery.
17 F&B producers caught illegally underpaying staff
Almost 400 employers across the UK have failed to pay workers the minimum wage, including 17 food and drink producers.
Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?
A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector
Matcha mania: The latest wave of green tea NPD
Brands race to innovate as matcha continues to gain ground in UK and US markets, with new launches from Alpro and Forest Feast among others.