Holland Center launched in China
Dutch Minister Ploumen for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation launched the Holland Center in Shanghai in China on Monday 27 October 2014. The center is aimed at strengthening the business collaboration between Chinese and Dutch companies in the agri & food sector. Customised help is being offered to businesses to increase the chances in the […]
Warwickshire farmer helps University of Warwick tackle global food security
A trust set up by Elizabeth Creak, a leading Warwickshire farmer who was the first woman to be High Sheriff of Warwickshire, has announced that it has agreed to fund a Chair in Food Security at the University of Warwick’s School of Life Sciences. The announcement has just been made by The Elizabeth Creak Charitable […]
Tulip Ltd to invest £8m in Ruskington operation
Tulip Ltd has unveiled its ambitious plans to increase the capacity of its Ruskington operation with a major investment programme which will see the site’s production floor increase in size by around 25% and eventually lead to the creation of 35-40 additional full time jobs. The site, which is the largest supplier of Scotch eggs […]
Elliott Review welcome step in fight against food crime, says TSI
The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) welcomes the Government’s acceptance of the Elliott review recommendations published today (4 Sept), but cautions against further cuts to trading standards who will be the eyes and ears of the new food crime unit. According to a workforce survey conducted by TSI and the National Trading Standards Board in March […]
Red Tractor joins Food Festival celebrations
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) joined thousands of hungry festival goers last week as The Big Feastival opened its gates. Hosted by Alex James and Jamie Oliver on Alex’s Cotswold farm and attended by around 50,000 food-loving guests, the unique weekend saw a great selection of food and drink experts ready to celebrate the nation’s love […]
Dairy industry responds to misleading statements on nutrition and milk production
The UK dairy industry was unanimous in its response to a GP’s allegations on dairy nutrition and milk production, as published in the Daily Mail on 30th August. Reacting to the article “So that’s why you’re dog-tired”, Dairy UK, DairyCo and the NFU wrote the following letter to the Editor of the Daily Mail: […]
New processing facility set to boost supplies of ‘gold standard’ whey protein
Arla Foods Ingredients is investing £32.5 million (295m DKK) in a new factory in Videbæk, Denmark, to meet booming demand for whey protein hydrolysates. The investment strengthens Arla Foods Ingredients’ position as a global leader in natural whey ingredients. Hydrolysate is an important ingredient in products for infants with allergies and products designed for sports […]
Puna Culinary Festival features farm-to-fork culture and traditions of Hawai’i island
Kalani announces The Puna Culinary Festival, September 21-‐28, 2014, an invitation to experience the abundant harvest of Hawai‘i Island and interact directly with the region’s growers, farmer’s market purveyors, and food enthusiasts. Throughout the eight-day festival, attendees will enjoy meals prepared by top chefs, cooking classes, sustainable farm tours, market visits, thought-provoking workshops and other […]
Great Taste 2014 stars announced
Out of 10,000 food and drink entries into Great Taste 2014 the list of stars is now available and it reads with as much thrill and anticipation as a tasting menu from a Michelin-starred chef. From north to south, east to west, farmer to brewer, baker to butcher – producers have delivered the most outstanding […]
