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Kraft Heinz is on the search for a startup with a disruptive idea involving beans and pulses that will deliver tangible value for consumers. Pic: GettyImages/egal

Future Food-Tech’s next Innovation Challenge puts beans and pulses in the spotlight

The latest instalment of the Innovation Challenge series sees a collaboration with Kraft Heinz to scale up the stand-out submissions from forward-thinking startups.

Griffith Foods expands culinary-inspired flavour capabilities with UK acquisition

Ingredients specialist Griffith Foods has acquired Somerset-based The Flavourworks for an undisclosed amount.

Pladis Action Group renews calls on McVitie’s-owner to save almost 500 threatened jobs in Glasgow

The Scottish Government-formed Action Group is today tabling a proposal to Pladis to build a new cost-efficient plant on a nearby site in order to save the jobs threatened by the closure of the Tollcross factory.

Glyphosate debate deepens as new analysis concludes herbicide ‘is not carcinogenic’

Health campaigners have reacted with disappointment after new scientific analysis concluded that the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) claim that glyphosate is not genotoxic cannot be justified on the basis of manufacturers’ studies.

COVID-19 pandemic focuses consumer trends on boosting healthier energy levels

New research suggests the pursuit for health will have an influence on the energy product market, as consumers demand healthier alternatives to boost their struggling energy levels.