Policy Exchange report shows UK needs better plan to address food security
In a new study released last week, the Policy Exchange says the UK Government must embrace a “National Food Security Strategy that encompasses the entire food ecosystem to keep products on shelves and prices down.” With the challenges of affordability not waning for consumers despite drops in inflation and efforts by some retailers to keep […]
Morrisons makes big investment in food manufacturing with new Greenside Centre
UK retatiler Morrisons unveiled its Greenside Innovation Centre in Bradford, which features a state-of-the-art showcase kitchen that will support the growth of manufacturing divison Greenside and Myton Food Group. Leader of Bradford Council, Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, and Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, were on hand to show off a new plaque at the site. […]
Two innovative British companies are finalists for top Fruit Logistica awards
Two companies from the UK – one in the overall Innovation category and the other in Machinery and Technology – have been nominated for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards. Bedfordshire-based Calypso Growers could have a winner with their Calypso Sweet Red Onions, while Wyma Solutions are hoping to take home top prize for their […]
Five projects backed by Tesco, WWF show innovative work to protect food chain
Five companies that have been working with Tesco’s suppliers as part of the 2022 Innovation Connections Programme which is also headed by the WWF discussed progress they’ve made over the past year in their research projects. Those projects are mainly geared toward enviromental preservation, conservation and the limiting of carbon in the atmosphere. Currently, 60% […]
Innovative startups that promote sustainability can now make initial pitches for Tesco Agri T-Jam
Agtech startups that utilise environmentally friendly practises are being asked to submit applications to showcase those efforts at this year’s Tesco Agri T-Jam competition. The supermarket chain and Leading Edge Only are accepting entries until 30th June. The chosen finalists will be invited to a pitch day in September. The winner from that group will […]
British Berry Growers launch new R&D board to ensure future of soft fruit
British Berry Growers have created a new Research and Development Board to help foster environmentally friendly practices and ensure efficiency across the soft fruit industry. Dr Louise Sutherland, director of Ceres Agri-tech at Cambridge Enterprise at the University of Cambridge, will head up the new board. She is currently chair of the Raspberry Breeding Consortium […]
University-led Diet and Innovation Hub hopes to boost nutrition in UK
The University of Southampton and its researchers have been selected to spearhead one of six Diet and Innovation Hubs across the UK, hoping to find ways to improve the nutritional quality of food and beverages. The UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) along with the Medical Research Council (MRC), Innovate UK and DEFRA […]
Tatayoyo pepper from Rijk Zwaan wins gold at 2023 Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards
The Tatayoyo pepper, with its unique flavour whose size fits between a snack pepper and bell pepper, earned Netherlands-based Rijk Zwaan gold in the 2023 Innovation Awards at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. It is the third time that Rijk Zwaan has captured the coveted award. “From the very beginning, our goal with Tatayoyo was to […]
