Food Industry

The tremendous costs of global food loss and waste and how to minimize them

Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food are thrown away. Addressing food loss and waste effectively requires strong, decisive action from governments. Those willing to take bold steps can gain economic, social, and environmental benefits while helping to mitigate food insecurity.

UK inflation hits lowest point in over two years

UK inflation has dropped to its lowest level over two years, at 3.4% for the year leading up to February.

Putting sustainability at the heart of growth strategy

As pressure grows from consumers and political groups for more sustainable products and reduced environmental footprints, Raj Tugnait, CEO of Meadow outlines why more companies need to put sustainability at the core of their growth strategies.

A new study highlights the challenges to the carbon footprint faced by urban agriculture

A recent international study by the University of Michigan has discovered that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens carry a carbon...

Consuming ultra-processed foods associated with elevated cancers

Consuming higher-quality ultra-processed foods (UPFs) might be linked to a higher risk of cancers in the upper aerodigestive tract, encompassing the mouth, throat, and oesophagus.

Agri-business: UK dairy industry set for export boost

To bolster the UK dairy industry, the Department for Business and Trade unveils the Dairy Export Programme, aimed at expanding agri-food exports in global markets.

Anaerobic digestion: A sustainable solution for combatting food waste

Despite the recent government review of net zero policies, food waste's environmental impact persists, highlighting the importance of anaerobic digestion.

Coffee and cocoa face threat from pollinator decline

A study by UCL and Natural History Museum reveals that insect pollinator decline significantly threatens tropical crops like coffee and cocoa

Increasing food inflation and the impact on supermarkets

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that UK food inflation in March and April 2023 was the highest in more than 45 years.

Greenwashing ‘rife’ across the UK Supermarket sector

Liam Lysaght, Campaigner at Feedback Global, writes about recent analysis showing that greenwashing is 'rife' across the UK supermarket sector.

Flipping the grill: Behavioural change tactics for the plant-based meat market

Research finds that plant-based meat consumption is reducing across the UK, despite a greater uptake of other environmentally friendly practices. How do we drive commercial growth again?

Public procurement: An opportunity to transform the EU’s food system

Dorina Meyer and Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori from ICLEI Europe discuss opportunities for improving food security across the EU, public procurement, and cultivating a more equitable and environmentally conscious food system.

Adopting agriculturally sustainable practices in rice cultivation

Aarthi JanakiRaman from Frost & Sullivan explores sustainability in agriculture, focusing on the extent to which rice cultivation shows the way ahead.

Feeding the world: A productive and sustainable fishing industry

Phil Haslam, Managing Director of North Atlantic Fishing Company (NAFCO), walks us through feeding the world through a productive and sustainable fishing industry

Unhealthy food advertising decreased by 64% in Chile after policy change

Marketing restrictions in Chile helped to decrease children’s exposure to unhealthy food advertising on TV by 73%, and general advertising by 64%.

Waste management: Waste-free concerts and events

Bengt Fellbe, SSEC, Swedish Surplus Energy Collaboration, directs our thoughts to waste-free concerts and events and reckons that for the first time, this remarkable waste management notion may work.

Is cultured meat grown from animal cells realistic enough in taste?

Researchers growing fat tissue from cells to make cultured meat have successfully developed a similar texture to natural meat grown in animals.

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