The Clean Liquor Co gets backing for low-ABV brand
The Clean Liquor Co has raised US$2m-plus seed round funding through global investment firm Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Archives for February 19, 2020
WWF calls for ban on ‘deforestation’ foods
WWF, the conservation organisation, is calling for imported food products that destroy natural habitats to be made illegal as part of its campaign called ‘Let’s get deforestation #OffOurPlates’.
Red meat exports boosted by Asia
Red meat exports from the UK rocketed to more than £1.5bn last year, making 2019 one of the strongest years on record, statistics from HM Revenue & Customs have revealed.
Knorr commits to more plant-based foods
Unilever-owned Knorr has committed to increasing the number of its products featuring plant-based foods from its Future 50 Foods by 25% by 2025.
Cushioning based on mushroom mycelium to be produced in the UK
Technology for producing mushroom-derived biodegradable packaging is being commercialised in the UK under licence from March, with a view to creating an alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS) cushioning.
New ‘climate-positive’ gin with peas created
UK scientists claim to have created the world’s first “climate-positive” gin, by using garden peas.
Government faces backlash from food sector over immigration plans
The Government is facing a backlash over its new immigration policy, which it said would “end the reliance on cheap, low-skilled labour”.
Ginsters vegan sausage roll to hit store shelves
Ginsters has partnered with meat-alternatives brand Quorn to develop its own vegan sausage roll, as Quorn struggles to meet demand for its products.