Regulatory
Brexit and global warming threaten UK food supply
The UK is facing the greatest threat to the integrity of its food supply since World War II, food security expert Professor Chris Elliott has warned.
New advice on eating runny eggs
Infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says.
Apeal highlights steel packaging benefits for food
A new film from the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has been launched to highlight the preservation qualities of steel packaging.
IRI says European consumers are choosing healthier food options
A survey conducted by data and technology expert for consumer industries IRI has revealed that two thirds (70%) of shoppers across Europe are buying healthy food – with less salt, sugar, fat or calories.
Orchard Valley Foods and Candeco merge
Orchard Valley Foods and Candeco Confektyr have merged to create a €40 million producer of confections, ingredients and decorations for the food manufacturing, foodservice and retail home baking sectors, as well as international markets.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Food Fraud Report shows 2/3 of consumers blame producers for food fraud
The recently published NFU Mutual Food Fraud Report 2017 reveals that 63% of consumers would blame producers for cases of food fraud, rather than retailers, distributors or farmers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sustainable food industry sees rise in food fraud
Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) says that the growing market for sustainable and premium foods is bringing greater risks of food fraud.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Berry good sorting
Swedish organic processor Blåtand has invested in optical sorting technology from Bühler to deliver cleaner berries and ensure consistency in the shape, flavour and colour of its produce
A question of cost
Changing the price, recipe or look of an existing product can never be taken lightly. Decisions should be rooted in a full consideration of consumer implications and an understanding of alternative solutions, explains Emma Gubisch.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
New multiscan metal platform detects food contaminants
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a new metal detection platform.
UK campaign encourages kids to substitute crisps for nuts
General practitioner and television presenter Dr Dawn Harper has launched a UK nationwide campaign to educate parents on the advantages of encouraging children to eat nuts as a snack.
Appeal for sugar alternatives to improve public health
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have launched an appeal to food and drink suppliers to identify sugar alternatives as a nationwide effort to improve consumers’ health.
Ransom Naturals chooses Axium Process to build membrane filtration system
Manufacturer of natural products and extracts Ransom Naturals has been working closely with membrane filtration specialist Axium Process to develop a mobile Atex zone one rated membrane filtration system.
Agrantec: data sharing vital to maintain animal welfare post-Brexit
The House of Lords EU Energy & Environment Sub-committee has published a report on post-Brexit animal welfare issues, including evidence from Agrantec Ltd, specialist in helping food businesses gather, collate and share food supply chain data.