Branston’s race to net zero in the potato supply chain

Branston, one of the UKâs largest suppliers, has begun trials to assess the viability of creating net zero potatoes. Field Technical Manager Andrew Blair shares his insights into the methods the company is following and how it hopes to establish a process that will achieve the lowest possible GHG emissions while still producing a commercially viable crop.

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Branston’s race to net zero in the potato supply chain

One of the UKâs largest suppliers Branston has begun trials to assess the viability of creating net zero potatoes. Field Technical Manager Andrew Blair shares his insights into the methods the company is following and how it hopes to establish a process that will achieve the lowest possible GHG emissions while still producing a commercially viable crop.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/10/05/branston-s-race-to-net-zero-in-the-potato-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The appeal of Japanese drinks to consumers in the UK and North America

Japanese drinks such as matcha and sake are being bought to âWesternâ countries such as the UK and North American countries. Japanese sake is mostly drunk in restaurants the UK, although an event in Kensington, London stressed that it can be more versatile. Meanwhile, while it is notoriously difficult to separate the caffeine from matcha tea, that is what the company Domatcha achieved in 2016. As the drink increases in popularity in North America, it is still the only company who sells decaffeinated matcha there.

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German confectionery association calls for more European legislation to strengthen single market

The European single market was established 30 years ago with the freedom of movement of goods, which initially boosted foreign trade for Germanyâs confectionery industry â but a lack of clarity is now threatening its very future, the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) warned.

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Mergers and acquisitions in UK food and beverage sector highest since 2019, but with fewer large deals

Research by financial advisory firm Oghma Partners reveals an uptick in mergers and acquisitions in the UK food and beverage sector in 2023âs second tertial (period of four months) being the highest since 2019. But there were fewer large deals, indicating uncertainty about whether the UK will enter a recession has influenced investor sentiment.

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Avoidable bread waste leaves consumers with a stale taste

A recent study by Kerry reveals 98% of consumers polled are actively trying to minimise food waste by switching to brands or products that offer better shelf life.

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England looks to change ‘alcohol-free’ definition

England currently considers an âalcohol-freeâ drink as one containing less than 0.05% ABV â differing from a number of other countries that use 0.5% ABV as the definition. A public consultation is now seeking views on whether to raise the threshold for 'alcohol free' to 0.5% ABV.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2023/10/02/UK-government-looks-to-bring-alcohol-free-definition-in-line-with-US-and-Germany?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS