Food Innovation Centre publishes sugar factsheet
Specialists at the Food Innovation Centre at the University of Nottingham have turned the spotlight on sugar reduction in their latest factsheet for the food and drink industry.
Palm oil producer Korindo loses FSC sustainability status
Major Korean palm oil supplier Korindo has been stripped of its association with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and its trademark FSC licences will be terminated from 16th October.
National Food Strategy calls for major reform of food systems
The second part of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy report has recommended a tax on salt and sugar, less meat consumption and that GPs should seriously consider prescribing vegetables to encourage healthier eating.
Weetabix workers vote to strike at Northamptonshire factory
A 24-hour stoppage will be called within a week from 28th July after Weetabix workers in the Usdaw union unanimously voted to take industrial action over a shift payments dispute.
Call for end to contact isolation for vaccinated food logistics workers
The Cold Chain Federation is urging Government to remove the Covid-19 close contact isolation requirement for fully vaccinated food logistics key workers from 19th July instead of waiting until 16th August.
