Extreme weather making crops more ‘toxic’
Food crops are protecting themselves from more extreme weather by generating toxins that are potentially harmful to humans and animals, a new United Nations report has claimed.
Archives for May 30, 2016
National Obesity Forum fat report rejected by board members
Health lobby group the National Obesity Forum (NOF) has come under swingeing attacks from some of its own medical advisers in press reports over the past weekend, following controversial advice it rushed out last week advising people to eat more fatty...
NHS calls for minimum price on Scottish alcohol
Rising alcohol sales in Scotland has strengthened the case for introducing minimum unit pricing, according to Scotland’s public health minister Aileen Campbell.
Skipjack tuna to be harvest controlled
The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) has taken the ground-breaking step of agreeing harvest control rules for skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean.
FDF’s Steve Barnes appointed GroceryAid’s new director general
Steve Barnes has been appointed the new director general of GroceryAid, after four years as commercial and membership director at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Food manufacturers urged to enter long-term butter deals
Food manufacturers are facing higher butter prices after a “surprise rally” on global commodity markets, claims the head of a leading ingredients company.
Jobs created through Scottish butcher’s Co-op deal
Family butcher business We hae meat will create six new jobs as part of its new range expansion deal with retailer Co-op Food.
Brexit debate
EU is ‘friend to food and drink’: Sir Stuart Rose
The EU is a friend to our food and drink industries. As former executive chairman of Marks & Spencer, I have experience of the benefits that our membership of the EU provide.
Müller dairy closures a ‘devastating blow’: union
Müller Milk & Ingredients’ decision to close its smaller dairies in East Kilbride and Aberdeen with the loss of 225 jobs has been called a “devastating blow” by the union representing the workforce.
Chemicals in plastic food containers could damage children’s teeth
Chemicals commonly found in plastic food containers may be weakening children’s teeth, new research has claimed.