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WILLIAM GRANT DEBUTS FIRST NO/LOW ALCOHOL LINE IN 5 EUROPEAN AIRPORTS

14 Feb 2022 Read: 3 min.

The fast-growing no- and low-alcohol segment is gaining ground in new channels including duty-free. UK-based independent family-owned distiller, William Grant & Sons, has just announced it has launched its premium ultra-low alcohol spirit brand, Atopia, into airports in partnership with German travel retailer Gebr. Heinemann.

AMERICAS FOOD PROCESSING NEWS

STEAM HEATED TO 250 FAHRENHEIT COULD BE USED TO KILL PATHOGENS IN FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS

14 Feb 2022 Read: 2 min.

Dry superheated steam could be used to destroy pathogens in food processing plants, according to researchers in the US.

AMERICAS ASIA EUROPE GROCERY

COMMUNITIES ARE THE FOCUS AS EUROPE’S ONLINE FOOD APP OFFERINGS DIVERSIFY

11 Feb 2022 Read: 3 min.

As shoppers spend ever increasing amounts on grocery and meal delivery apps, a new trend has emerged in Europe – the platforms that cater to specific communities.

MIDDLE EAST AFRICA

KERRY GROUP OPENS SPACIOUS NEW PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA AT END OF €80M SPENDING SPREE IN REGION

11 Feb 2022 Read: 2 min.

Irish food and drink company, The Kerry Group is looking to increase sales in the Middle East after opening a major facility in Saudi Arabia.

AMERICAS NEWS ORGANIC & WELLNESS

ANCIENT NUTRITION LAUNCHES ‘GROUND-BREAKING’ NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH RODALE INSTITUTE

10 Feb 2022 Read: 2 min.

Leading US supplement brand and regenerative farming specialist, Ancient Nutrition has announced it is entering into a scientific research partnership with pioneers of organic agriculture research Rodale Institute, in a bid to advance Ancient Nutrition's efforts to "heal the planet through agricultural transformation".

AMERICAS GROCERY NEWS

ALDI TO ADD 150 NEW STORES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

10 Feb 2022 Read: 2 min.

Discount grocery chain Aldi is pushing ahead with US regional expansion across the Gulf Coast and also opening a new distribution center to service the new units.

NEWS

NEW RESEARCH SHOWS SUSTAINABILITY LABELS KEY TO CUSTOMER DECISION PROCESS

09 Feb 2022 Read: 3 min.

Sustainability labels are more important than ever with more than half of global consumers saying they impact their decision at the checkout, according to new research.

EUROPE NEWS SEA FOOD

UK AND GREENLAND IN TALKS TO REMOVE TARIFFS ON €57.9M SHRIMP SALES

09 Feb 2022 Read: 2 min.

Greenland and the UK have begun discussions on a trade deal that could lead to the removal of tariffs on seafood sold between the countries. Coldwater shrimp sales from Greenland to the UK were worth £49 million (€57.9 million) in 2020, almost five times as much as all other trade put together. “A deal with…

NEWS SIAL NEWS

SIAL PARIS WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR AUDREY ASHWORTH

08 Feb 2022 Read: 3 min.

The anticipated 2022 edition of SIAL Paris will take place October 15th to 19th. The theme of the event is renewal and change, and with that comes the appointment of a new director, Audrew Ashworth.

ASIA MEAT NEWS

AUSTRALIA’S CATTLE HERDS TO SEE POSITIVE GROWTH OF 4% IN 2022

08 Feb 2022 Read: 2 min.

Meat marketing body Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) says that the rebuild of the national cattle herd will continue this year and is projected to grow by 1.1 million, or about 4%, to reach 27.2 million head this year.

BEVERAGES EUROPE NEWS

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS INNOVATES WITH INDUSTRY-FIRST CENTRE FOR SPIRITS CREATION IN 1 DAY

07 Feb 2022 Read: 3 min.

International spirits group Quintessential Brands has opened up a novel spirits centre as part of efforts to drive more collaboration with retailers and other partners as the trend for customisation and individual creations increases in the liquor space.

EUROPE FROZEN PRODUCTS

BLANC DEFENDS SMITH FOLLOWING CRITICISM OVER HER USE OF FROZEN VEGETABLES

07 Feb 2022 Read: 2 min.

Frozen vegetables are not always seen as something that culinary experts should use when cooking – but the celebrated French chef Raymond Blanc has come to their defence.

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