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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...

Givaudan collaborates with Dole Asia Holdings to upcycle green, unripe bananas into natural texturising food ingredient

Novel Foods Expert Network established in UK

University of Nottingham partners with food producers to pioneer future of plant-based protein products

Plans revealed for specialist food and drink incubator at Colworth Science Park

Health & Safety

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...
Health & Safety

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...

Hygiena acquires Nexcor Food Safety Technologies

Mérieux NutriSciences to acquire worldwide food testing business of Bureau Veritas

Groundbreaking sandbox programme announced for cell-cultivated products

Sandwich bread baker fined after worker loses finger

Production

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...

Ritter Sport UK achieves record growth through strategic innovation and investment

UK sheep meat production to see small uptick in 2025 amid industry challenges

Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business

Nottinghamshire investors among those hit as Gunna Drinks Collapses

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 starts egg exports to U.S. amid supply shortages

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...

Global crab market expands as demand and trade grow

Supply Chain
The global crab market is projected to see steady growth, driven by increasing seafood consumption, expanding trade networks, and advancements in seafood processing. The...

USDA seeks bids for 21 million pounds of pollock in major seafood purchase

Supply Chain
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

10 years of rewarding food industry excellence at Verner Wheelock

Food industry training expert Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year,...

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

UPFs, AI and revolutionising retail to top the agenda at IFE 2025

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation

IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards 2025 open for entries

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