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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.
Dash Water breaks into the US market
Dash Water partners with Iris Nova for exclusive distribution.
China gives the green light to whey permeate imports
Permeate may now be exported to China provided it complies with a new safety standard.
Kerry releases TasteSense Sweet Suitable for Organic flavour modulator range
Kerry’s new natural flavourings portfolio is designed to address the upcoming European organic regulation that will require flavourings for organic food and beverages to have an 100% natural structure, with at least 95% derived from the named source.
Time to bed in
The EU Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy received a mixed response despite the Commission saying it has presented a coherent set of policies to tackle the food, farming and environmental sectors.