Food Industry

Food production is responsible for around one-quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions. If global warming is to be limited to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels - and the catastrophic consequences of a greater increase are to be avoided - the way we produce, process and consume food needs to change. In…

An ancient native nut once eaten by dinosaurs has huge potential to be part of the booming Indigenous bush food industry, according to new research led by the University of Queensland. Brazilian-born scientist Jaqueline Moura Nadolny was conscious of walking a sensitive line between examining new uses for bunya nuts without…

Sky News host Rowan Dean says the United Kingdom’s food industry has “been asked to prepare plans to avoid empty shelves” heading into winter. “As the UK braces for winter, blackouts in January that see days of planned power cuts, it’ll see railways closed, plummeting temperatures,” he said. Mr Dean…

NoPalm Ingredients is on a mission to disrupt the palm oil industry with microbial oil alternatives. The start-up was founded in Ede, the Netherlands, by two entrepreneurs – CEO Lars Langhout and CTO Jeroen Hugenholtz – with ‘purpose’ front of mind. Deforestation is a ‘big part’ of the climate problem,…

Ohio State University and a university in Wales have agreed to work together on food safety research. Ohio State University and Cardiff Metropolitan University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It was established by Ellen Evans from ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Met University and Sanja Ilic from…

Today 3.1 billion people globally can’t afford a healthy diet, defined as a diverse range of nutritious foods that meet energy requirements and provide the right quantities of essential micronutrients. And food insecurity is still accelerating. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN’s State of Food and…

Rising food demand and energy security issues stir up concerns as companies try to secure reliable power for production. Jan Eaman, business developer at Vattenfall, helps simmer down anxieties with a simple outsourcing solution. The last century has seen our global population quadruple, and increased food demand is putting significant…

Kevin Hart has announced the opening of two plant-based fast-food restaurants. Named Hart House, the eateries will feature a 100% plant-based menu consisting of sandwiches, salads, sides, and drinks. Currently, the location for one of the restaurants is listed in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles. The second location has…

In a matter of days, Russia and Ukraine will have been at war for four months. The conflict’s impact on the food industry in Europe is far-reaching: from commodity shortages​ to forced product formulation​ and price hikes​. The food retail sector has experienced these challenges and more. Situated simultaneously as…

Fresh Australian fish could be off the menu in more households if prices continue to rise and supplies keep falling, according to the peak body representing the West Australian seafood industry. Key points:A popular fresh fish shop on the WA coast is closing its doors, despite increased demand for fishPrices are soaring, pushing…