food waste
Report outlines food system risks
WRAP has unveiled its Food Futures report, which outlines risks to the UK food system over the next ten years.
Tackling UK’s £5bn food waste problem
Neighbourly Food, a new service designed to fix the logistical problem of re-distributing surplus food, especially local fresh food, has been launched in the UK by neighbourly.com.
From glass to carton
Food retailer Waitrose is changing the packaging for its own label passata range, from glass jars to carton packs.
Project targets ready meals
A project involving BOC, a number of food companies and the University of Lincoln is set to revolutionise ready meals.
Waste not, want not
As Jamie Oliver’s war on sugar continues, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has become the next UK celebrity chef to challenge the food industry.
Food and drink trends identified for 2016
Mintel has predicted 12 global food and drink trends for 2016.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
WRAP on target
Manufacturing and retail waste has significantly reduced against the baseline 2012 figure, reveals the second interim report of Courtauld Commitment 3 at WRAP.
Positive start for food waste bill
A recent bill proposed in the House of Commons marks a significant step forward in reducing the huge amount of food wasted in the UK.
Scotland slashes food waste
Avoidable food waste across Scotland has reduced by almost eight per cent since 2009.
Research project promises 30% food waste reduction
The Institute of Food Research (IFR) is a new key partner in an EU funded multinational research project that will help reduce food waste by 30% by 2025.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Campden BRI invests in equipment
Campden BRI invests in five new pieces of equipment to further expand its range of specialist food and drink packaging testing services to help companies further reduce food and packaging waste and cut costs.
That’s a WRAP
After attending the iba show in Munich, Germany, I spent the remainder of last week touring the UK.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
New lidding film
KM Packaging Services has extended its KPeel range of lidding films with the launch of KPeel WF1N.
Consumer attitudes survey results published
The FSA has published the latest results of its Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker survey.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability