Sausage processor wins retail contracts to prevent furloughs
UK food manufacturer British Premium Sausage Company has won new listings with two major supermarkets, resulting in 35 employees not having to be furloughed.
Archives for April 14, 2020
‘Powered by plants and biotech’: The next generation of raw tuna from Kuleana
Plant-based seafood specialist Kuleana is targeting seafood and sushi lovers with what it describes as the ‘next generation of raw tuna powered by plants and biotechnology’. FoodNavigator speaks to co-founder and CEO Jacek Prus about developing...
Momentum builds to block further F2F delays: ‘COVID-19 isn’t an excuse to delay EU Farm to Fork strategy’
Civil society networks, NGOs, and professional organisations are disgruntled at farmers association COPA-COGECA’s bid to further delay the new EU food policy.
EU academics call for policy-led shift towards sustainable food system
Food production must shift from ‘linear mass consumption’ to ‘a more circular economy’ to meet growing demand for food in a sustainable way, claims a report which will inform much of the EU’s upcoming ‘Farm to Fork strategy for a sustainable food system’.
Ketogenic diet may help asthma sufferers: study
The ketogenic diet may help asthma sufferers, according to a German study.
NPD trend tracker: From vegan pastry classics to 'body boosting' hemp smoothies
In this week's new product tracker, FoodNavigator highlights plant-based innovation from discounter Aldi and 'body boosting' smoothies containing hemp. Here's this week's latest launches:
Sustainability
Fairtrade Prices boost cocoa farmers’ income by $15m in fourth quarter
Fairtrade International has announced sales of Fairtrade certified cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased farmers’ earnings by approximately $15.1m compared to non-Fairtrade cocoa.
BMPA urges changes to Job Retention Scheme
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has suggested a simple change to current Job Retention Scheme that it believes would save taxpayer money.
Spanish pork companies prioritise worker and food safety
The Spanish pork industry has offered assurances that it will not compromise worker or food safety as it attempts to maintain production during the coronavirus situation.