DNA testing in Scotland reports issue
Information collected by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) showed that 631 tests were carried out last year in which it said that 48 of the tests were ‘contaminated’ with the meat of an animal that was not on the label or menu description. According to a report from FSS,...
Tesco removes more best before dates
Tesco is set to remove over a hundred more best before dates from its fruit and vegetables, as customers say it helps them reduce food waste. Newly commissioned research reveals 69% of customers believe scrapping best before dates is a good idea. Research shows 53% of...
Organic sector calls for clearer Brexit
A clear contingency plan to ensure the continued trade of organic produce with the EU in a ‘no deal’ Brexit is being called for by The Organic Trade Board (OTB) and the United Kingdom Organic Certifiers Group (UKOCG). “There has been speculation about how the UK will...
Unilever rethinks plans to relocate headquarters
Unilever has announced it is scrapping plans to ‘simplify its dual-headed legal structure’ with the relocation of its headquarters. The proposal released earlier this year suggested that the headquarters of Unilever would become a single holding company in Rotterdam,...
Calbee UK acquires Seabrook Crisps
Calbee UK has announced that it has acquired the Seabrook Crisps business for an undisclosed sum, which Calbee UK see as "good news" for the UK snack industry. The purchase brings the Seabrook brand into the Calbee UK portfolio as well as its bagged-snack private...
