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Fruit and veg supply issues lead to raised blood pressure, study shows
22-Mar-2023
It is recognised that low fruit and vegetable consumption is a major, modifiable, risk factor associated with raised blood pressure. However, how the national supply of fruit and vegetables has impacted blood pressure trends is little-known. To address this, Dr James Bentham, Senior Lecturer in ...
British public back ban on selling junk foods at checkouts study shows
Removing 'impulse buy' foods that are high fat, salt and sugar supported by shoppers and retailers
15-Mar-2023
A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by the British public and food industry. Legislation to restrict the placement of products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) was introduced by the UK ...
WNWN Closes $5.6 Million in Series A Funding Round
02-Mar-2023
WNWN Food Labs, the first to bring cocoa-free chocolate to market, today announced it has raised $5.6 million (£4.5m) in financing to scale up its manufacturing and bring branded products to retail this year. The round was led by PeakBridge, a foodtech VC firm investing in innovative, scalable, ...
Craft Beer Brewers Find Success Amid Pandemic: Research Unlocks Secrets for Future Growth
Research led by Northumbria University investigates location and innovation as key factors for UK breweries' resilience and future growth in the pandemic
27-Feb-2023
New research led by Northumbria University investigates the impact the pandemic had on UK breweries and reveals location and innovation as key factors shaping strategies for resilience and future growth in the craft beer sector. Since 2020 over 200 breweries across the UK have closed their doors, ...
Eggs, tomatoes and cucumbers become scarcer
British farmers alarmed
23-Feb-2023
Britain increasingly has to worry about food produced at home, according to its domestic farmers. "We should never take our food security for granted," National Farmers Union President Minette Batters said Tuesday at a meeting of the association. For example, she said, British egg production has ...
The Vegan Society celebrates 30 years of legal recognition for veganism
2023 marks 30 years since veganism was first recognised in law
16-Feb-2023
Veganism is a way of living which affects all areas of life. In seeking to exclude all forms of exploitation of animals from their lives, vegans may be confronted with challenges or discrimination in environments like their workplace or place of education, or when accessing public services like ...
Häagen-Dazs X Pierre Hermé collaborate for their global-first macaron ice cream collection
The ice-cream of ice-creams teams up with 'The Picasso of pastries' to create an exquisite treat with a French touch
09-Feb-2023
In a unique collaboration between luxury ice cream maker Häagen-Dazs and world-renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé, a new macaron ice cream range is hitting shelves now starting with UK & France. Pierre Hermé is celebrated for his exquisite macarons and together with the iconic ice cream of ...
Veganuary 2023 as popular as never: Vegan action month draws record balance
03-Feb-2023
Veganuary is inspiring more and more people in Germany and around the world. More than 700,000 have officially registered internationally to participate in Veganuary. In fact, many more people are taking part. A current inquiry of the opinion research institute YouGov in the course of the action ...
Experts urge kids’ comic the Beano to stop promoting junk food brands
Many of the comic’s online quizzes revolve around food high in fat, salt and sugar. Experts call it “incredibly irresponsible” and want the company to change its policy
03-Feb-2023
The website of the UK children’s comic the Beano describes itself as “100% safe for children” - but is its junk food-related content doing more harm than good? An investigation by The BMJ shows how the Beano’s website - promoted as a digital hub for 6- to 12-year-olds - showcases products from ...
Entocycle secures $5m Series A to license tech solutions for insect farms worldwide
The global black soldier fly market is expected to grow 30.5% CAGR from 2022 to reach $3.96bn by 2033
02-Feb-2023
The UK’s leading insect technology company Entocycle has announced a $5 million Series A investment in a funding round led byClimentum Capital, a Climate-Tech Venture Capital firm based out of Copenhagen, Berlin and Stockholm. The new funding confirms Entocycle as a leading global player in the ...
