Global markets could face worldwide food shortage post pandemic
A senior lecturer from Cardiff University has warned that there could be a worldwide food shortage in the coming months as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. As reported by the BBC, Dr Ludivine Petetin said: “The problems is, as soon as you have a disruption in the...
AHDB marketing campaign aims to boost potato sales after lockdown slump
The stocks of potatoes held by growers at the end of March totalled 1.19 million tonnes according to an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) estimate. This is 20 per cent higher than the same point last season and five per cent above the five-year...
Arla Foods launches ambient yogurt concept to meet Chinese demand
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a clean-label concept to help brands meet growing demand for ambient yogurt in China. The new solution is the first of its kind using Nutrilac YO-4575, a 100% natural whey protein. Arla claims Nutrilac YO-4575 to be unique due to...
Local producer helps protect Island food supply during pandemic
An Isle of Wight dairy producer has helped residents get essential supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic by supplying thousands of litres of milk to local co-operative stores. Staff at Briddlesford Lodge Farm's processing plant have been working around the clock since...
Sainsbury’s chief expects Covid-19 disruption to last until September
Following the release of its preliminary results for the year, Sainsbury’s chief executive, Mike Coupe, said disruption to the supermarket caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could last until September. Despite high single digit percentage grocery sales growth...
