The NPC’s comprehensive report concludes that significant changes are required to ensure the UK’s food policy is adequately prepared The National Preparedness Commission (NPC) has issued an urgent warning regarding the fragile state of food security in the United Kingdom. In a report published this morning, the Commission emphasises the[Read More…]
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Growing trend of walnut exports from India: A global perspective
According to Mordor Intelligence, the Walnut market size is anticipated to be $9.26 billion in 2025, rising to $11.77 billion by 2030 The Indian appetite for walnuts has continued to rise since COVID-19, as the country’s rapidly rising population learns about its health benefits. Traditional and modern retail shops, including[Read More…]
EU Fish Market report 2024 reveals trends and insights
EU consumers have eaten more fresh seafood products at home, mostly due to the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant and hotel sector The Commission has released the EU Fish Market Report 2024, focusing on the fishery and aquaculture market’s performance in 2022-2023. According to the report, 2023 saw a decrease[Read More…]
China resumes imports of unprocessed pork from UK
Industry estimates suggest this development could increase revenues by approximately £80 million British pork producers are celebrating a significant victory as the government has successfully ended China’s Covid-era restrictions on imports of UK unprocessed pork. Industry estimates suggest this development could increase revenues by approximately £80 million. With the restrictions[Read More…]
Uzbekistan develops edible COVID-19 vaccine made from tomato
The vaccine was initially plant-based, but it has been tested on volunteers and animals at the Research Centre for Standardisation of Medicinal Forms of the Pharmaceutical Institute in Tashkent Scientists in Uzbekistan have developed an edible COVID-19 vaccine called TOMAVAC made from tomatoes. According to a report on the Frontiers[Read More…]
Australia releases report for inquiry into food security
The Committee has made 35 recommendations to address food security in Australia The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has released its report for its inquiry into food security in Australia. The inquiry examined ways to strengthen and safeguard Australia’s food security, focussing on production, supply chains and key inputs, as well as climate change,[Read More…]
Nestlé announces organic growth of 8.7%
Nestlé reports half-year results for 2023 In its half-year market report for 2023, Nestlé announced impressive organic growth of 8.7 per cent, with pricing alone accounting for 9.5 per cent of that growth. The real internal growth was -0.8 per cent. Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider attributes this success to the[Read More…]
