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Cold Chain Federation announces seminars on post-Brexit evolution of H&S and food safety regulations
In January 2021 two online seminars will examine how health & safety and food safety regulations could change in the wake of the UK-EU Brexit deal, as well as examining how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the cold chain.
PepsiCo names 2021 Greenhouse Accelerator programme finalists
PepsiCo has selected 10 emerging innovators for its fifth annual PepsiCo Greenhouse programme that seek to transform the ways consumers eat, drink and live their lives.
Coca-Cola replaces front of pack logo with resolutions of hope and optimism for 2021
Coca-Cola has announced the launch of its ‘Open To Better’, a campaign to inspire people to embrace change and pledge to do things differently in 2021.
Asda trials vegan butcher concept
UK supermarket giant Asda has announced a partnership with vegan concept creator, Kbox Global, to trial a supermarket vegan butcher counter.
Empress Ale acquires distribution rights for Celia lager
Premium craft British pale ale brand Empress Ale has acquired the distribution rights for Celia, a Czech lager launched in 2012.
Majority of Brits unlikely to go plant-based in 2021, BNF survey reveals
Despite Veganuary’s growing popularity, new research from the British Nutrition Foundation reveals that 61% of British people say they are unlikely to follow a plant-based diet in 2021.
JO Sims invests in new Innovation Centre
Leading UK fruit business JO Sims, has invested in an Innovation Centre at its Spalding site that will enable the company to put its ingredients to the test and generate ideas to inspire customers.
Owner of Mecatherm acquires majority stake in ABI Ltd
TMG’s acquisition strengthens the international footprint of Mecatherm and ABI Ltd and grows their product offerings of innovative solutions for industrial bakers.
AHDB encourages consumers to “Eat Balanced” and enjoy food
The UK’s Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board has launched a £1.5m TV led advertising campaign encouraging more British households to continue eating meat and dairy as part of a balanced diet.
Aleph Farms and Mitsubishi to bring cultivated meat to Japan
The two companies state that the collaboration will help the country meet both climate change and food security goals.
UK frozen grocery sales finish 2020 on a high
Frozen food sales in the UK added another £252 million in sales in the last three-month period of 2020, according to latest Kantar figures released by the British Frozen Food Federation.
Batory Foods announces first major US purchase of novel grape-based nutritional product
VINIA® red grape powder, purchased by Designs for Health for integration into supplements, offers similar heart health benefits as red wine with zero calories, sugar or alcohol.
Veolia Water Technologies UK assists beverage manufacturer in water treatment
Water treatment specialist, Veolia Water Technologies UK recently worked with an international beverage manufacturer to supply and install a new system for the treatment of its process water and wastewater.
FDF urges UK government to revisit promotional restrictions on unhealthy foods
The Food and Drink Federation has expressed deep concern that proposals risk hindering progress with voluntary reformulation.