Meat enjoyed growth during ‘Veganuary’
Both fresh primary meat and poultry and fresh processed meat and poultry grew in volume over the 12 weeks to 28th January, with the latter growing faster than the wider grocery market and inflation. According to Kantar Worldpanel, despite the 'Veganuary' campaign...
Lidl UK creates more than 700 new jobs
Lidl UK has taken its total store count in Great Britain to 700 with the opening of five new stores, creating over 700 new jobs in January and February. The new stores in Edinburgh, Stockton, Hull, Polegate and Rosehill (South London), form part of Lidl’s £1.45...
‘Ultra-processed food’ study results require further research
A French study has suggested that ultra-processed food intake is “associated with higher overall cancer risk”, although the findings are yet to be confirmed by other large-scale studies. The NutriNet-Santé study, an ongoing web based cohort launched in 2009 in France,...
Iceland unveils new ranges as part of plastics-free pledge
Iceland has revealed the first ranges that are expected to save a total of 150 tonnes of plastic every year, following its vow to eliminate plastic packaging by the end of 2023. The new street food and children’s range – Mumbai Street Co and Hungry Heroes – will...
Increase in EU food recalls
Food manufacturers could face heightened Government scrutiny over their ability to safeguard consumers, after EU data revealed “significant increases” in product alerts in recent years. According to global law firm Clyde & Co, its analysis of EU data, including...
