Unilever yesterday said it achieved underlying sales growth of
5.4 per cent to €9.5bn during the first quarter, while
continuing to restructure in a drive to make its food
operations more profitable.
Solar panels, a roof made of plants and a plan to become carbon
neutral have scooped UK brewer Adnams a top environment award,
providing another example of how the drinks industry can tackle
climate change.
Sweden-based Tetra Pak will invest €32.6m in two new centres in
Lund to develop new processing and packaging equipment for food and
drink manufacturers.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called on industry
and other groups to submit scientific information as part
of its review on cloned meat.
Whey produced by the dairy industry could have added value as a
prime ingredient in the next wave of biodegradable packaging and
other materials, according to new research.
Consumers do heed messages advising them to drink alcohol
responsibly, says a survey by Guinness maker Diageo, as it launches
a series of television adverts in the UK.