OLIO, the community sustainability app, has announced a $43million Series B round to fund its fight against the $1.3trillion of food waste created globally each year. Founded in 2015 by Tessa Clarke and Saasha Celestial-One, OLIO has amassed a user base of five million people. The app is used to give away unwanted food and …
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Eurostar Commodities warn that the 2021 durum wheat harvest is recording fresh high prices, resulting in an almost emergency situation. Significant price increases in raw materials will see on-shelf prices of pasta and macaroni spiral upwards. The crisis has been triggered by a worsening situation in major durum wheat producer, Canada where the forecast has …
James Slater, R&D Director at Puratos UK is available to talk about why sprouted grains will play a big role in bakery in the coming months and years and the benefits of the sprouting process on nutrition, taste and texture. Growth in grains Taste and freshness have long been a consumer priority in bakery, but …
The southern Austrian state of Styria (AKA Steiermark) hosts a scenic landscape of mountains, forests and castles. Styria is also home to Schalk Mühle: a provider of organic seed, kernel, grain and pulse products. The three key factors have kept Schalk Mühle relevant and successful in present times: its passion for sustainability; its investment in …
The plant-based community is growing steadily. More and more consumers want more choices in plant-based foods. According to a Europe-wide consumer survey by ProVeg International, there is still great potential for plant-based foods in many categories. These include baked goods. In addition to bread and rolls, plant-based alternatives for cakes, tortes and baked goods are …
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Foodservice and retail food manufacturer and supplier, Wrights Food Group, is fueling one man’s personal and emotive challenge with a stash of its chicken balti pies. HGV driver Will Mather from Glossop is no stranger to clocking up the miles but on Friday 10 September, his feet will do the travelling as he takes on …
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David Milner appointed CEO of UK’s fastest growing branded bakery business, three years after joining the board Milner, who was responsible for driving international growth at Tyrells and progressing the Lily’s Kitchen pet food brand, takes on the CEO role to drive its next stage of growth. St Pierre Groupe boasts a retail value of …
The R&D centre in Singapore has been playing a key role in developing innovative products and technologies for South East Asia and beyond for both Nestlé’s retail and out-of-home business. Based on in-house expertise, Nestlé scientists ensure that products are tailored to local consumer preferences, taste and nutritional requirements. The R&D centre sits in the …
This September and October, Action Against Hunger is inviting restaurants across the UK, to partake in the Love Food Give Food campaign. By foodies adding just £1 to their bill at the end of the meal, they are raising vital funds to support communities in the UK and across the world who are facing life-threatening hunger. The £1’s from this year’s donations will go towards those suffering from hunger …
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Eurostar Commodities, UK ingredient supplier, is to launch a new range of gluten-free clean label tortilla flours for manufacturing, retail, and home use for the creation of tortillas, tacos and wraps. The flour contains no additives or preservatives and is high in fibre and vegan. The clean label range of gluten free flours are made …
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