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ADM and Aston Foods announce new Russian venture
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Russia-based Aston Foods have launched a 50-50 joint venture to provide sweeteners and starches to customers in Russia.
Nestlé makes ‘hugely beneficial’ chicken welfare pledge
Nestlé has vowed to improve the welfare of millions of chickens used for food in Europe under several of its brands.
2/3 of Brits think meat-free burgers are the future
According to new research, the majority of British people expect that the traditional beef burger will be overtaken by meat-free alternatives in just 20 years’ time.
Starbucks extends partnership with Arla Foods
Starbucks has a new strategic licensing agreement with the farmer-owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods.
Pepsico’s Nutrition Greenhouse programme returns for 2018
PepsiCo has announced the second year of its Nutrition Greenhouse incubator programme, an initiative designed to discover and nurture breakthrough brands in the food and beverage sector.
‘Webrooming’ shapes consumer food purchasing decisions
Recent research carried out by Ingredion has revealed that the food industry can no longer afford to ignore the influence of technology on consumer buying habits as ‘webrooming’ becomes widespread.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Direct Food Ingredients announces new division
Direct Food Ingredients is celebrating the launch of its new division dedicated to herbs, spices and natural health ingredients.
Easter: increased innovation
Having just returned from the four-day Easter weekend (I hope everyone enjoyed the bank holiday), I thought an Easter food themed blog would be appropriate for this week’s entry.
Sales figures for Fairtrade continue to increase
UK shoppers continue to show their support for Fairtrade, with new independent sales figures revealing that retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017, alongside increased business engagement.
FDF says access to third country trade deals is vital for UK
The latest export statistics from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveal that any failure to secure continued access to the EU’s many preferential trade deals could have serious implications for the food and drink industry, with exports to these markets now worth more than £2bn to UK producers.
International consumers favour British-labelled food
As the UK prepares to negotiate fresh trade deals abroad, new global research from Barclays Corporate Banking reveals two fifths (39%) of international consumers would be more inclined to buy a product if it displayed the Union Jack.
LacPatrick opens dairy facility in N.Ireland
Dairy co-operative LacPatrick has opened a new €33.7 million technology centre in Northern Ireland.
Arla Foods announces £460m global investment
Arla Foods has announced a plan to invest almost half a billion pounds (€527 million) in 2018 as the company continues to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
PepsiCo asks graduates to identify the next big trend in food and drink
PepsiCo has launched its PepsiCo Go 2018 Trendsetter Challenge, calling on graduates from across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa to harness their entrepreneurial skills and identify the next big trend in food and beverages.