Unilever reports strong H1 results and nutrition sales grow 10.4%
Unilever has released its results for the first half of 2023, reporting that its underlying sales growth has been “particularly strong.”
FSA updates consumer advice on smoked and cured fish following risk assessment
The Food Standards Agency is advising certain ‘high risk’ consumer groups to avoid eating ready-to-eat cold-smoked or cured fish, to prevent severe illness from listeriosis.
Tesco and Harper Adams University create new sustainable agriculture course
Tesco and Harper Adams University’s School of Sustainable Food and Farming have announced the launch of a new training programme.
Food insecurity reaches 25%, FSA survey finds
The Food Standards Agency has reported that its Food and You 2 survey found food insecurity levels have reached 25%.
EPR policy delay is “bittersweet”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
Billingham ammonia plant to close due to “supply-demand imbalance”
CF Fertilisers UK Limited has announced a proposal to permanently close its Billingham ammonia plant.