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Meat alternatives selling faster than sales of processed meat
Sales of plant based meat substitutes have made steady gains in developed markets, as they move away from being the preserve of vegetarians to becoming popular among the wider group of flexitarians seeking to reduce their meat intake, reports Euromonitor International.
Gin becomes biggest driver in spirits market
Supermarket sales of gin are booming in the UK, according to the latest annual and Christmas sales figures from IRI.
Müller confirms £60m network restructuring plans
Müller Milk & Ingredients has confirmed that it will proceed with plans to invest £60m (€68m) to upgrade its network of fresh milk and ingredients dairies in Britain, creating up to 180 jobs.
Courtauld Commitment 3 delivers waste savings
More than 50 signatories took part in the Courtauld Commitment 3 (CC3), delivering over £100 million business savings by reducing food waste over a three-year period.
Barry Callebaut moves to sustainable cartons
Barry Callebaut has announced that it now purchases 95% of its corrugated carton boxes as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the EMEA region.
Round-Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Speciality meats for UK market
Dundee based Highland Game has invested more than £1 million launching a range of speciality meats, including buffalo and ostrich, into supermarkets across the UK.
Association responds to gluten-free boom
The newly formed Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) will support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten-free products, which have experienced significant growth.
Gourmet ice lolly brand secures investment
UK artisan ice lolly brand Ice Kitchen is expanding its retail strategy after receiving a six-figure investment from Dutch food entrepreneurs.
Almond co-products set to reduce food waste
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced it is currently looking for ways to optimise almond co-products such as almond hulls, shells and other woody materials in order to reduce food waste.
Organic and eco-labels will be sustained in 2017
With some uncertainty about sustainability in the year ahead, Organic Monitor has given its predictions for sustainable foods in 2017.
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London hummus company tackling waste
London food waste startup ChicP is turning surplus fruit and vegetables into low calorie hummus.
Campden BRI joins fight against food fraud
Campden BRI has been chosen to provide technical and administrative support to the Food Industry Intelligence Network (FIIN).
Food producers face pressure from retailers
A competitive environment and increasing bargaining power of major retailers is putting food producers under growing pressure, reports trade credit insurer Atradius.