Industry News

How cultivated meat made from stem cells in a lab could change the world – Philip Lymbery

27/02/2023

How cultivated meat made from stem cells in a lab could change the world – Philip Lymbery

‘Cultivated’ meat made from stem cells becomes closer to being a commercial reality.

27/02/2023

IKEA Will Eliminate Dairy Products from Menus by 2030 As It Goes All In On Sustainability

IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant, says it will eliminate dairy products from its cafe menus by 2030 as part of the company’s sustainability goals, which include becoming climate positive by 2030.

Animal welfare: Cages for hens in the EU must go

24/02/2023

Animal welfare: Cages for hens in the EU must go

Laying hens should be housed in cage-free systems according to a new study published on Tuesday by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

22/02/2023

Farming emissions tax of US$107 per tonne needed to meet climate targets, says Danish climate agency

Denmark’s independent advisory council has recommended a farming emissions tax to help the country meet its climate targets.

22/02/2023

Government announces new grants for farmers

Defra has announced grants worth more than £168 million will be made available to farmers this year - improving animal health and welfare is one of the key aims.

19/02/2023

Explained: the Food Data Transparency Partnership and how it works

New body could set the agenda in food and drink for years to come

13 Fast Food Chains That Use Real Chicken

17/02/2023

13 Fast Food Chains That Use Real Chicken

While fast food joints are sometimes given a hard time for serving "fake chicken," or even the dreaded "pink slime" to their customers, most quick-serve restaurants actually do a pretty good job of serving up real chicken on their menus.

15/02/2023

McDonald’s to launch McPlant nuggets made with Beyond Meat in Germany

McDonald’s customers in Germany will be able to order plant-based McPlant nuggets starting Feb. 22.

‘There Is No Alternative’: Lidl Announces Plans To Reduce Meat In Stores

14/02/2023

‘There Is No Alternative’: Lidl Announces Plans To Reduce Meat In Stores

Lidl has announced plans to sell fewer meat products in a company-wide push for sustainability.

Mixing meats? Study reveals 50% of consumers interested in alternative meat hybrids

09/02/2023

Mixing meats? Study reveals 50% of consumers interested in alternative meat hybrids

Meat hybrids containing 30% pea protein are a suitable alternative to pure meat products, according to a paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition.