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NewsDecarbonising British food would add less than 1% to food bills, new research shows
The research from Resolution Foundation revealed decarbonising food production is estimated to cost less than £1bn a year through to 2050
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NewsGreggs launches iced matcha range and pilates studio pop-up
A trio of drinks will be added to the menu, including an Iced Matcha Latte, Vanilla Iced Matcha Latte, and Strawberry Iced Matcha Latte
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NewsBritish Berry Growers chairman to stand down this year
He has led the organisation from November 2017, having been a highly respected figure within the berry sector for more than two decades
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NewsEco-Products to launch sustainable packaging into UK foodservice
It looks to offer ‘practical, scalable solutions’ as hospitality operators juggle new UK packaging regulations, EPR, and ‘increasing pressure’ to reduce waste
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NewsAussie whisky brand Starward reacquired by founder as Distill Ventures exits
Vitale sold a 30% stake to Diageo-backed incubator Distill Ventures in 2015
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NewsAldi and Asda urge ministers to abandon new HFSS health plans
Aldi and Asda told MPs the changes would suck investment out of lowering everyday prices and also risked confusing customers
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NewsBoots Group CEO Ornella Barra retires to become chair
Barra will replace Stefano Pessina, who is stepping down as chair and will continue as a director
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NewsWingstop UK appoints Burger King finance boss as finance director
He joins with more than 17 years of experience in the food and hospitality industries
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NewsOne in seven restaurants on major delivery apps is a dark kitchen
An industry definition will bring dark kitchens ‘under strict planning and public health oversight for the first time’
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NewsSupermarkets in talks to offer financial top-ups to poorest families
Retailers told MPs they were in ‘active conversations’ about supermarkets offering families up to £2 a week to boost the government’s schemes
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NewsThe Tofoo Co acquires German plant-based producer Topas
Tofoo Co, backed by Comitis Capital, said it marked a significant step in its European growth strategy
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NewsWaitrose backs independent beer campaign with online and in-store activity
It comes after Waitrose handed listings to independent brewers including The Kernel last year
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NewsSpirits ‘treated like a cash cow’ say suppliers as another duty hike takes effect
An inflated-linked duty rise from next month is set to reinforce the UK’s position as the country with the highest rate of excise duty in the G7
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NewsFarming: new £21.5m government fund to drive innovation in England
At least £21.5m in funding will back 15 innovation projects across England, delivered through Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme in partnership with Innovate UK
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NewsTesco suspends salmon supply from Bakkafrost farm
Footage from the Green Britain Foundation revealed allegedly diseased fish being dumped into the sea and salmon left to suffocate beyond the time allowed under RSPCA Assured welfare rules
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NewsDon’t harass shopworkers, says BRC after TikTok bin raider’s new posts
Social media activist the Food_waste_inspector_ posted a video of himself this week telling an Aldi store worker he wanted the supermarket to donate three packets of rice if he paid for and donated a larger quantity
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NewsOrganic salmon inspection reports must be disclosed, tribunal finds
A tribunal has dismissed an appeal made by Soil Association Certification, finding that it performs a public administrative role when it certifies products as organic and as a result it must respond directly to requests for environmental information
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NewsKelly Turkeys founder Derek Kelly passes away aged 95
Derek Kelly and his wife Mollie founded Kelly Turkeys in 1971 and the business, which is now run by his son Paul, is the leader in the premium traditional turkey sector majoring on its KellyBronze brand
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NewsAnimal welfare court battle over chicken handling
Beginning 3 February, The Animal Law Foundation said it would challenge the government at the Royal Court of Justice over amendments to EU-derived welfare protections that prohibited the handling of chickens by their legs
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NewsBestway co-founder Younus Sheikh dies aged 79
The wholesale giant said it was making the announcement with ‘great sadness’