51 per cent are concerned about the safety of water they drink

19-Oct-2020

Most of the world is worried they will be harmed by the food they eat every day according to the Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll. The World Risk Poll is the first global study of worry and risk across the world. The poll was conducted by Gallup as part of its World Poll, with over ...

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05-Oct-2020

Solina, the leading European producer of savoury ingredients solutions for the food industry, announces the completion of the acquisition of Bowman Ingredients from the Bowman Family shareholders. Bowman Ingredients is a leading supplier of coating systems to food service and retail food ...

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CCEP Ventures will take a 25% stake in Chicago-based ITS, dba PourMyBeer

10-Sep-2020

CCEP Ventures, the investment arm of Coca-Cola European Partners, has acquired a 25% stake in ITS – the creators of technology that enables consumers to pour their own beverages and increase efficiencies for the hospitality industry. Branded Strategic Hospitality, an investment & solutions ...

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Have your say on our plans to make a living wage a reality for all workers on Fairtrade certified banana plantations

03-Sep-2020

Fairtrade International is launching a public consultation on a model to enable banana plantation workers to earn a Living Wage. We are inviting all relevant stakeholders, including workers, plantation owners, retailers and traders to take part so that, together, we can make Living Wages a ...

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The super-premium segment of the gin category is gaining momentum in the United States

18-Aug-2020

Diageo announces it has reached agreement to acquire Aviation American Gin through the acquisition of Aviation Gin LLC and Davos Brands LLC (‘Davos Brands’). Aviation American Gin is an American style gin crafted with a blend of botanicals, with subtle juniper notes, delivering a smooth balanced ...

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A study of five different seafoods has found traces of plastic in every sample tested

14-Aug-2020

Researchers bought oysters, prawns, squid, crabs and sardines from a market in Australia and analysed them using a newly developed method that identifies and measures five different plastic types simultaneously. The study – by the University of Exeter and the University of Queensland – found ...

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Food giants muscle in on booming alternative protein market, reveals $13 trillion investor coalition engaging with 25 food manufacturers and retailers

11-Aug-2020

A four-year investor engagement with 25 giant food retailers and manufacturers, led by the FAIRR investor network, has found that two in five global food giants with combined annual revenues of $459 billion now have dedicated teams to develop and sell plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy; ...

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06-Aug-2020

The schnapps and beer company Diageo has felt the effects of the Corona crisis in terms of sales and profits. Turnover fell by almost 9 per cent to 11.8 billion pounds (13.1 billion euros) in the past financial year (to the end of June), the company announced in London on Tuesday. Growth in North ...

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Snacking almonds in place of typical snacks

22-Jul-2020

Research suggests that eating almonds in place of typical snacks may diminish the drop in heart rate variability that occurs during mental stress, thereby improving cardiac function. This dietary strategy has the potential to increase cardiovascular resilience to mental stress, along with other ...

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The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker

15-Jul-2020

Diageo has created the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, in early 2021. It has been created through a new partnership with Pilot Lite, a ...

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