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The oil supply chain needs rethinking, not refining
With a combination of unprecedented global events impacting the supply network, all parties require a more dynamic mindset to adapt to unpredictable changes. Forbes Fyfe, agriculture supply chain technical account manager at LRQA, discusses the challenges faced by the edible oil sector and what can be done in the future to ensure fewer shortages in the global supply chain as a whole.
Green Custard develops IOT/dispense software for Britvic’s Flavour Tap
Novel solution, based on Amazon web services technologies, helps to deliver Britvic’s healthier people and planet strategy through a reduction of single use plastic.
Fully understanding food waste in the product life cycle is vital for reducing carbon emissions, says Nomad Foods
New assessments include all stages of the product life cycle, incorporating new data on retailer and consumer food waste and primary data for all processing steps to address products’ environmental impact.
Putting words in our mouths
Researchers gathering data on consumers’ understanding of health claims and their preferences provides critical insights for food manufacturers, retailers and marketers to communicate more effectively about the health benefits of foods and drinks.
Consumers demand increased sustainability credentials from their food and drinks according to research from Kerry
Consumers are now considering sustainability as something that directly impacts them.
Nestlé joins industry movement for more sustainable food in Europe
Nestlé is contributing with a wide-ranging set of 23 commitments to reduce the environmental footprint of products while contributing to healthy and nutritious diets.
Aussie rules
The trade deal is a chance post-Brexit to establish lines of communication among consumers, farmers and food retailers.
Carbon call
The failure to deal with carbon emissions has incurred a vast debt that will now have to be repaid with interest. Will a carbon food tax happen?
High carbon foods – to tax or not?
How can we fairly legislate for a lower carbon food environment as we focus on a collaborative effort to limit global warming? Emilien Hoet, head of ClimatePartner UK, a leading solution provider for corporate climate action answers…
The impact of Covid-19/Brexit on M&A and the food sector
Covid has impacted M&A in the food sector in several ways, as Mark Lynch, partner at Oghma Partners, reports.
Government must do more for food and drink, urges FDF report
Two big talking points to dominate the ‘Sentiment of the Sector’ discussions were Covid-19 and the uncertainty over Brexit.
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.
UK government announces ‘bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food & drink industry
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced by the UK government, to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.