Consumer demand for CBD products has soared during lockdown, according to the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), which estimates the sector will generate £690 million in annual sales this year, above a previous forecast of £526 million.
The cell-grown meat and precision fermentation space is exploding in Europe. But how do consumers feel about it? Three start-ups test the market with research in consumer acceptance.
Flexitarians, or carnivores wishing to cut their meat and dairy intake for ethical, environmental and health reasons, are driving innovation in the vegan and vegetarian space, reveals a new report from Euromonitor, which is why more brands should embrace...
What does a sustainable diet mean for UK retailers? Fresh research investigates strategies and challenges in providing ‘less and better’ meat and dairy.
What happens when a traditional dairy company expands into plant-based? Is there cross-contamination risk? Do consumers kick back? Are players tempted to drop dairy completely?
Dairy cooperative Arla has developed Climate Checks, a programme that leverages the power of big data to support a transition to low-carbon production. Climate Checks offer ‘a proof point that there can be a sustainable future for dairy’, Chairman Jan...
DairyReporter recently had the opportunity to hear from Els Zeeuwen, director branding & communication at FrieslandCampina Ingredients about measures the company is taking to reduce its carbon footprint.
The Climate Pledge, which was launched two years ago by e-commerce giant Amazon and Global Optimism, has now attracted 105 signatories, with PepsiCo, Quorn Foods, Sainsbury’s and Heineken among the latest cohort.
No cell-based meat product has yet to apply for a Novel Foods Application in Europe. But supporters of this nascent but quickly growing sector are bullish on its prospects.
