Geoff Eaton, New England Seafood International chairman and chairman of the judges for the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards, is to chair Food Manufacture’s Business Leaders’ Forum on 21 January next year.
M&A activity between meat and plant-based producers is on the rise. But an emerging bubble around the sector will make many businesses wary of making the step.
Lab-grown meat has moved a step closer to becoming commercially viable after US researchers successfully grew rabbit and cow muscle cells on edible gelatine ‘scaffolds’ to mimic the texture and consistency of natural meat.
Demand for pizza helped keep frozen food sales growing as revenue from meat declined in the 52 weeks to 8 September, according to Kantar data cited by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
The Chilled Foods Association (CFA) has reported a continued rise in sales in the sector, with the surge in vegetarian and healthier options significantly boosting the upturn.
Beef producers and the Government have agreed to unite to explore ways to increase awareness of the benefits of red meat amid fears competition from plant-based products is further damaging the already beleaguered industry.
The Meatless Farm Co is has clinched a seven-figure deal with leading British broadcaster Channel 4’s Commercial Growth Fund as the development of plant-based food gathers pace with a host of innovations.
Finding the perfect small business to build into a nationwide brand has proved to be a massive success, as the owners of The Tofoo Company explain in this exclusive podcast interview.
High street baker Greggs is looking to turn its hand to vegan variants of some of its most popular food items, following the success of its vegan sausage roll.
Nestlé has launched what it claims are the world’s first plant-based instant frothy coffees under its Nescafé Gold brand, using almond, oat and coconut milk.
Producers of plant-based proteins and meat alternatives are not positioned to meet growing consumer demands for products, warned VBites founder Heather Mills.
Vegan food distributor Bravura Foods has won a seven-figure investment package from HSBC UK and plans to use it to streamline operations amid the business’ rapid growth.
Food science students from Nottingham Trent University have taken the silver prize and £1,000 at this year’s Ecotrophelia Food Innovation Student Awards
Vegan food company The Fry Family Food Co’s new range of chilled meat-alternatives are set to appear in 500 Sainsbury’s stores, as vegan-friendly launches continue to hit supermarket shelves.
With veganism currently in vogue, will a fine-dining take on the sector help to boost its image and make it more than a lifestyle fad for health-conscious consumers?
