Meatless Farm launches in Co-op
Plant-based producer The Meatless Farm Co has launched two of its products into supermarket chain Co-op.
Archives for June 6, 2019
Danish Crown to switch to recyclable packaging
Processing giant Danish Crown is to switch all of its green and black meat trays to environmentally-friendly PET materials to help reduce food packaging waste.
Plastic waste ‘state of play’ reveals just 9 countries have specific prevention targets
Just over one-third of European countries surveyed have set plastic waste prevention targets, according to the European Environment Agency.
Packing a punch: Blueberries could be next non-dairy food where probiotics, prebiotics 'make their mark'
Researchers in Argentina have applied fiber-rich prebiotic and probiotic coatings to fresh blueberries, opening up promise for future development of novel multi-functional fruits, they say.
GMOs: 'Science can overcome scepticism'
New transatlantic research suggests that educating people about the science behind genetic modification can increase consumer acceptance.
Horsemeat investigation launched in Ireland
Seven sites in Ireland have been raided as part of a Garda Síochána investigation into the contamination of the horsemeat supply chain.
Dalehead Foods outlines new Waitrose lines
Salt reduction and international flavours are driving UK producer Dalehead Foods innovation for 2019.
Red vs white meat for lower cholesterol? Clinical trial reveals ‘near identical’ results
A study investigating the impact of different proteins on cholesterol levels has found that limiting total meat consumption – whether red or white – may play a greater role in lowering blood cholesterol than previously thought.
The climate crisis is already hitting food production: An urgent system-wide response is needed
Feeding a future global population of 10 billion people without causing a climate catastrophe this century will require transformational change across the entire value chain. Fresh evidence suggests climate change is already impacting crop yields. What...
ABP makes senior appointment
Processor ABP has announced the appointment of Colm Dore as the new managing director of its pet food division, C&D Foods.
Irish farmers make beef fund demands
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has set out six principles for the distribution of the €100m fund pledged by the Government and the EU Commission to help beef farmers affected by Brexit.