Food Industry

Climate change and food safety: How the EU is responding to the growing threat

Claire Bury, the Deputy Director-General of DG Health and Food Safety (SANTE) at the European Commission, highlights how the EU is actively addressing the challenges of climate change to ensure that Europe’s food systems remain prepared and safe.

FAO reports rising global food prices for third consecutive month in May

Rome, the benchmark for world food commodity prices continued to climb for the third month in a row in May, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).

EU food policy priorities

Open Access Government highlights the European Commission’s policy priorities for food, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve plant health protection.

Simple swaps in groceries could reduce emissions by a quarter

An Australian study suggests that switching to environmentally friendly versions of everyday food and drink items could cut household grocery emissions by over a quarter (26%).

UK strengthens trade border to boost biosecurity

The UK government has announced significant changes to its trade border procedures, in an aim to strengthen its defences against the threat of pests and diseases from imported goods .

A guide to nourishing your mind: The link between diet and brain health

A study reveals the importance of dietary choices in mental well-being and cognitive function.

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.

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