New figures released by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) have highlighted the steady progress UK’s leading high street and grocery retailers have made in the quest to reduce plastic...

Innovation can eliminate packaging waste and enable a future where all packaging is recycled or its value is recovered, DuPont’s packaging leader said at the industry’s leadership summit. “The...

The UK’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission (CC), has overnight published a new draft code of conduct for supermarkets and suppliers to help address concerns about abuse of buyer power. The...

Consumer interest in food labels may not be as strong as expected, with recent research suggesting that up to half never pay attention. The research carried out by Sarah Keogh, consultant dietitian on...

The salmonella outbreak in America linked to the now bankrupt Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) has been responsible for 666 illnesses and one of the biggest food recalls in US history. Tragically, it...

The 2008 rice bumper harvest is coming to a close with better-than-expected production that could help ease prices, but there is expected to be an overall decline in global cereal production, according...

Consumers have been slashing their spending for the last several months, feeding the already painful recession as millions of households are opting to save rather than buy. Within the consumer packaged...

Cadbury, the world’s second largest confectioner, has reported revenue growth of 7% as emerging markets and key brands build momentum. “In 2008, Cadbury completed its transformation into a...

Chinese health chiefs yesterday promised harsh punishments for those guilty of the production, sale and use of illegal additives in food as they continue a nationwide campaign to improve the food system. “Some...

Heinz overnight reported an 11% rise in profit for the third quarter on the back of their sound decision to hedge translation exposures on key currencies, and higher organic sales of brands such as Heinz...