Global food system ‘is not sustainable’
The world faces devastating climate change consequences, unless we radically alter our food system, a leading environmentalist has warned.
Archives for May 5, 2016
Morrisons’ supply chain is ‘a key strength’: analysts
Morrisons’ role as a food manufacturer – supported by its vertically integrated supply chain – is a unique sales point, which should be communicated more effectively, according to analysts, after the retailer reported its second quarter of rising sales.
Brexit debate
Brexit backed by more smaller food firms
Support for a Brexit in next month’s EU referendum is stronger among smaller food and drink operators, with many not expecting it to make a very big difference to their businesses, according to a new survey conducted by the publisher of this website.
Foodex 2016
Food and drink crime: what tops experts’ wish list
Persuading people to share information about suspected food and drink crime, co-ordinating intelligence sharing and harnessing technology to beat criminal activity topped the wish lists of experts taking part in Food Manufacture’s Big Video Debate on...
Healthier pack lunches needed to change kids' eating habits: Study
Children as young as 9 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from "discretionary" or junk foods, research has discovered.
IFFA breaks exhibitor record
Germany’s triennial meat processing trade show IFFA is expecting to open its doors to a record 1,027 exhibitors, setting a new record of attending companies for the long-running event.
Admix extends reach with acquisition of In-Mix Flow
Mixing equipment manufacturer Admix has completed the takeover of its long-standing Danish partner In-Mix Flow for an undisclosed fee.
TTIP leaks: Five points of interest for the food industry
The publication of almost 250 pages of internal documents from the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and the US suggests that a deal is increasingly unlikely.
Slovak government mulls poultry origin law
In a bid to stimulate consumption of Slovakian poultry, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture has submitted a proposal to require restaurants and cafes to inform customers of the origin of the chicken they serve.
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016
Snacking chocolate brand Brownie Brittle taps organic boom with new range
Snacking chocolate brand Brownie Brittle will be highlighting its first organic line at the upcoming Sweets & Snacks Expo as consumer interest in an organic diet grows.
Where East meets West: Highlights from FI Istanbul
FoodNavigator is at Food Ingredients Istanbul, scouting out the latest ingredient trends and developments in the region. Here are some that caught our eye.