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EU veggie ‘burger’ ban challenged across Europe
A petition launched by ProVeg International against banning terms such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ from vegan and vegetarian options has exceeded 100,000 signatures.
Seventy-year-old gets ready to row the Atlantic on freeze dried food
Seventy year-old rower Frank Rothwell is preparing to row the Atlantic for Alzheimer’s Society Research UK – powered by Summit to Eat’s freeze dried food.
Equinom builds new R&D centre
Equinom is advancing its seed breeding capabilities to provide novel seed-to-table solutions for the food industry.
Faster and more robust action is needed to consume less sugar, says PHE
Public Health England has published its third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.
H1 exports of food and drink fall for the first time since 2015, FDF finds
The latest data shows that when compared to the same period last year, exports had fallen by 13.8%, to £9.7bn.
Kerry to reach over two billion people with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030
Kerry Group’s ambitious sustainability strategy includes a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030 and achieve net zero before 2050.
Food & drink manufacturers target growth through innovation with digital transformation workshops
Four UK food and drink manufacturers are working with Made Smarter to speed up their digital transformation.
AI to the rescue
AI is being used to discover and develop new flavours and food combinations for human consumption.
Next Gen plant-based meat start-up launches in Singapore
Foodtech start-up Next Gen has launched in Singapore with Seed funding of US$2.2 million.
Solina Group completes the acquisition of Bowman Ingredients
Acquisition represents a further step in Solina’s expansion strategy following the respective acquisitions of Berthelet and Hagesüd.
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe founds new company
Planteneers will focus is on plant-based alternatives to meat, sausage and fish products, dairy products and deli foods, as well as hybrid products.
Tesco commits to 300% sales increase in meat alternatives
The retailer has committed to a 300% increase in its sales of meat alternatives by 2025, alongside a wider set of sustainability measures which it has developed with WWF.
Children feel healthier and are more active since the return to school, research finds
Analysis of how the healthy eating habits and physical activity levels of both children and adults have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic conducted as part of BNF Healthy Eating Week 2020.
Alpro invests in production facilities for plant-based future
To mark its 40th birthday, Alpro launches a health and sustainability action plan for 2025 under the banner “Feeding our Future with Plants”.