Meet the start-up using robotics, AI, and ‘per plant farming’ to transform crop cultivation
Next-generation technology is required to make better decisions in crop agriculture, according to UK start-up The Small Robot Company.
Archives for November 24, 2022
Scottish Bakers, FDF Scotland and other industry bodies call on Government to freeze business rates to keep Scotland competitive
Scottish Bakers, Food and Drink Federation Scotland, Scottish Retail Consortium and UKHospitality Scotland are among the 19 industry bodies to have jointly written to Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Interim Finance Secretary John Swinney MSP, asking...
Commodities
Uncertain supply and demand undercuts cocoa prices
Recent flash flooding in West and Central Africa has hindered Cote d’Ivoire’s transportation of cocoa beans from the farms to the ports and could be the reason for the reduction of cocoa arrivals seen during the first few weeks of the main 2022-23 season...
Healthy snacking
The meteoric rise of the conscious consumer
These consumers still want to purchase indulgent pastries or breads out-of-home or on-the-go, but these days are placing more emphasis on treats that are guilt-free.
Healthy snacking
What will drive the healthy snack space in 2023?
While snacking has long been associated with indulgence and fulfilling a guilty craving, a raft of new offers are popping up on the market that more closely align with consumers’ holistic wellness goals.
Healthy snacking
What today’s health-conscious consumer wants from a snack
The snacking sector has seen an especially strong spike over the past two years, with more consumers turning to snacks as a moment of indulgence, to allay current tensions or to boost their overall health.
Healthy snacking
Mediterranean almonds ramp up BFY snacks with a new flavour profile
The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the consumer need to look after health by boosting immunity with the right nutrients and vitamins.