Opinion
Gluten or fructans – which is the culprit?
The director general of the British Nutrition Foundation asks weather gluten or fructans are the real culprit in symptoms linked to non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.
Archives for October 29, 2018
Manufacturers’ organisation calls for longer Brexit transition period
There must be a longer transition period after Brexit to enable the UK to agree trade terms with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), according to the head of manufacturers’ organisation EEF.
Chalmers Bakery calls for delivery times shake-up to prevent closure
Scottish bakery firm Chalmers has applied for a change in approved delivery times in an effort to save the business from closure.
Food and drink giants commit to reduce plastic pollution
A global crackdown on plastic pollution through the creation of a circular economy has been signed by some of the world’s biggest food and drink companies.
Not enough fruit and veg for a healthy diet
There is not enough fruit and vegetables in the world for everyone on the planet to eat a healthy diet, according to new research from scientists in the UK and Canada.
Shareholders approve dairy merger
The shareholders of two major Northern Irish dairy co-operatives have voted in favour of a merger plan.
Clipper launches plastic-free teabag
Wessanen UK-owned Clipper Teas has launched a plastic free, non-genetically modified (GM) and unbleached teabag for use in all of its products.
Marel helps Swiss firm to debone thighs
An anatomic leg cutting module from Marel has been taken up by Swiss meat producer Micarna as an extension to its Stork ACM cutting line.
Development hub
Making waves in food development
The next decade, according to the visionary Marius Robles, will see ‘the end of food as we know it’, opening up a world of possibilities.