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Freeze it, cook it or gift it this summer
A few weeks ago I wrote about the Food Standards Agency’s initiative to increase consumer understanding of how food waste can be slashed by encouraging them to make better and more use of their freezers.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Unilever and Hubbub collaborate on food waste
Following consultation with 240 organisations, Unilever and Hubbub have launched the Joint Ambition for a Zero Food Waste Britain, with the support of WRAP.
Food companies honoured at biogas awards
Biogas projects turning food waste into renewable energy and valuable biofertiliser were honoured at the first AD & Biogas Industry Awards ceremony, held in Birmingham, UK, earlier this month.
Surplus food distribution struggles
Initiatives which simultaneously contribute to food waste reduction as well as distribute surplus food to those in need are to be wholeheartedly welcomed, however, new research has highlighted the struggles that UK food charities face in order to serve people in need.
Equipment for herbs
UK fresh herb supplier R&G Herbs is expanding rapidly due to the increasing popularity of fresh herbs.
Businesses could save £300m a year by tackling food waste
WRAP estimates that 1.9 million tonnes of food is wasted in the UK grocery supply chain every year.
Food waste concept recognised by Innovate UK
Food waste is the focus of one of the winners of Innovate UK’s Future Retail Innovation contest.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Potato snack in handy pack
French manufacturer Parmentine is offering an alternative to sandwiches in the form of small potatoes in a cup that come with a dip in a variety of flavours.
UK recovered plastics: new analysis
The latest data and in depth information about UK plastics recycling and reprocessing has been published by WRAP.
FSA signs pledge to cut food waste
The FSA has pledged its support to WRAP, which brings together organisations from across the food system to make food and drink production and consumption more sustainable for the future.
That’s a wrap
We’ve reached the final day of ProSweets and ISM. As the doors close on another busy four-day show, here’s the last wave of highlights.
Pot technology
Rod and Ben’s is one of the first UK food manufacturers to employ new labour saving technology from Advanced Dynamics for the de-stacking of pots and tubs.
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.