The Quality of Food Heptagon A consumer’s ability to define a product’s quality is both a privilege and an obligation. They communicate their own opinions (even unconsciously) when they stand in front of an actual or virtual shelf. In actuality, although having objective characteristics, a set of factors that determine a product’s quality can be … Read more
Amazing faba beans: could this British-grown crop be the solution to the world’s food crisis? For thousands of years, people in the UK have grown faba beans. In the UK, about 170,000 hectares of land are used to harvest 740,000 tonnes of faba beans annually. But up until recently, a sizable portion of the beans … Read more
Flowers Foods supports the Second Chance initiative. According to Dan Letchinger, senior vice president of development brands at Flowers Foods, Inc., the company’s Second Chance employment program, which hires workers with a criminal past, shouldn’t be viewed as “charity” or a means of demonstrating “pity.” According to him, the initiative should be seen “from a … Read more
Guarantee of quality: the best possible company plan Good is hard to define and consists of many components. In its most basic form, it characterizes a product’s worth and level of satisfaction, but it’s a complicated idea with a lot of moving parts, most of which are subjective. Qualitative factors Regarding quality, one needs to … Read more
A strong plea for uniform environmental labeling Climate change is still a hot topic, even in light of the current economic crisis and the rising expenses of feeding families. It is well known that providing customers with accurate and simple-to-understand information about how their food choices affect the environment can help spur change, but how … Read more
Aleph Farms launches new cultivated meat product Aleph Farms, the manufacturer, has announced the introduction of Aleph Cuts, their first line of products. The company plans to introduce its first product, a cultivated Petit Steak, under the Aleph Cuts brand. The company claims this is the world’s first cultivated steak, and it is expected to … Read more
Repurposing CBD: Adhering to the updated FSA guidelines Cannabidiol, or CBD, has gained popularity since it was first made legal in the UK in 2018. The industry is predicted to triple in size from £690 million in 2021 to £1 billion by 2025. Legalization opened the door for a fresh, effective therapeutic option that addresses … Read more
It’s time to bid adieu to single-use cutlery. You should already be aware that the UK government declared in May 2023 that single-use plastics, such as plates, bowls, trays, containers, cutlery, and balloon sticks, would be prohibited. For decades, single-use cutlery has been paired with food items. From supermarket meal deals to takeout market stalls, … Read more
Why is there a food and fuel deficit in Sri Lanka? As the nation’s economic crisis deepens, Sri Lankans continue to lack access to basic essentials, such as food. Abi Sritharan examines the factors that have caused the formerly prosperous area to deteriorate. Significant food shortages in Sri Lanka are accompanied by a lack of … Read more
Brexit’s long journey: A changing regulatory landscape The EU was exited by the UK. I hope that doesn’t surprise anyone, but some people, particularly in the European food industry, might. For European food companies accustomed to selling food to the UK, not much has changed despite the recent political upheaval. The consequences of import restrictions … Read more