Friday, February 21, 2025

NPD

Elogium develops probiotic to reduce campylobacter in poultry

Elogium, a biotechnology company, has developed EloSafe+, a probiotic feed additive designed to reduce Campylobacter colonization in poultry without antibiotics. Campylobacter is a major...

Health & Safety

Chief Executive appointed at UK’s Food Standards Agency

Katie Pettifer has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA). Katie has served as the FSA’s interim Chief...

Drinks giant fined half a million pounds after worker sustains serious burns

An international drinks manufacturer has been fined half a million pounds after an employee sustained burns to over 30% of his body. The mechanical engineer...

Production

Nine UK agri-tech and food-tech projects secure funding for innovation

Nine agri-tech and food-tech projects in Mid and North Wales have secured a share of £400,000 from Innovate UK’s New Innovators in Agri-Tech and...















Packaging

Phthalates in plastic packaging face growing scrutiny

Rising concerns over the health risks of phthalates in plastic packaging are driving regulatory challenges and shifting consumer preferences. Environmental groups, including Earthjustice and...

Coca-Cola weighs shift to plastic as aluminium tariffs loom

Coca-Cola may increase its use of plastic bottles in the U.S. due to the potential impact of proposed aluminium tariffs, CEO James Quincey told...

Multimillion-pound research project to advance next-generation sustainable packaging

SustaPack, a multimillion-pound research project, is aiming to overcome manufacturing challenges for the next generation of sustainable, paper-based packaging for liquids. Backed by a £1...

Ibérico Ham gains popularity among Britons, but only 2 in 10 consumers can correctly identify it

London, 30 January 2025 – A new study conducted by IPSOS in the United Kingdom reveals that Ibérico ham is becoming an increasingly popular choice among Britons,...

kp launches venture with Tesco and Hilton Foods for 100% recycled PET food trays made from recovered tray material

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions firm, is launching a "UK market-first" venture with Tesco and Hilton Foods...

Supply Chain

Turkey has begun exporting eggs to the U.S. to address supply disruptions caused by the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. The shipments, coordinated by two...
The global crab market is projected to see steady growth, driven by increasing seafood consumption, expanding trade networks, and advancements in seafood processing. The...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids from seafood suppliers for over 21 million pounds of Alaska pollock, along with significant quantities...

Retail & Food Service

Events

Trade insights and global growth at the heart of IFE’s Exporters Hub programme

The seminar programme for the Exporters Hub at IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, is now live, shining a light on some...

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