Senoptica seeks to reduce food waste by 11 million tonnes annually, the equivalent of 240 million tonnes of CO2 Senoptica Technologies, a sensor technology and analytics company has today announced approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Agency (FDA) in the United States to enter the market. This is significant in that it means the company can kick start its plans for US expansion. Senoptica’s patented sensor technology, which has recently completed trials with a large UK retailer, monitors the oxygen in modified atmosphere (MAP) food packaging enabling food manufacturers to identify faulty goods before they reach retailers shelves.…
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Researchers have been diligently working to enhance our understanding of potential sources of cross-contamination in ready-to-eat food production facilities and the factors influencing the survival of bacterial populations in these settings. Scientists from the Quadram Institute and the UK Health Security Agency have uncovered that bacterial populations persist on the factory floor despite cleaning efforts in ready-to-eat food production facilities. In 2019, six fatalities resulted from a listeria outbreak caused by contaminated ready-to-eat foods served in numerous hospitals across the UK. In response, scientists are conducting crucial research to grasp how these pathogens endure in ready-to-eat food preparation environments. Listeria…
KFC has unveiled “Taste of KFC Deals,” a fresh value menu offering options from £4.99 to cater to budget-conscious consumers. These new deals, available from 8th April 2024, can be ordered seven days a week at KFC outlets across the US until the year’s end. Customers can also place orders online via KFC.com and the KFC app, facilitating advance orders for collection from the Quick Pick-Up shelf, bypassing queues. “Taste of KFC Deals” presents meal options for individuals, couples, and families. The £4.99 Meal for One comprises two pieces of chicken (a drum and thigh), mashed potatoes with gravy, and…
The Happy Belly Food Group, a consolidator of food brands, has unveiled a significant expansion for its Yolks Breakfast brand with a five-unit franchise agreement in Ontario, Canada. This deal marks the first multi-unit franchise agreement for Yolks, a boutique restaurant brand renowned for its breakfast and brunch offerings in the Vancouver area. Sean Black, Chief Investment Officer of Happy Belly, remarked that the agreement signifies the company’s first five of 20 units committed for Yolks Breakfast in Ontario under the area development agreement. Black stated, “The breakfast category is one of the hottest and fastest-growing sectors of the restaurant…
British foodservice company SSP Group has broadened its footprint in Finland by inaugurating four new food and beverage outlets at Helsinki central rail station. This move builds upon its established presence in the Finnish airport market. The first two establishments, a Starbucks and an Upper Crust sandwich outlet, have commenced operations. Another two outlets are slated to open in the latter half of 2025. These openings align with Helsinki rail station’s major infrastructure redevelopment endeavor. The initial phase of this expansion will generate 20 jobs, with an additional 20 during the subsequent phase. Helsinki’s art nouveau central station, a prominent…
UK-based premium food delivery platform Supper London has officially ceased all operations, as reported by Restaurantonline.co.uk. The company, recognized for its specialized delivery fleet and direct employment of drivers, closed down after liquidation earlier this year. The decision follows a turbulent period during which the company remained under administration throughout the previous year, despite experiencing a substantial increase in turnover during the Covid-19 pandemic. Documents from the administration, cited by Restaurantonline.co.uk, indicate that Supper London was “consistently profitable,” with the pandemic contributing to a tenfold increase in turnover. This growth prompted a £2.4m ($3.03m) equity and debt fundraising from investment…
A report commissioned by the government suggests that Australian supermarkets should incur fines up to A$10m ($6.6m) for “serious” infringements of the nation’s grocery code. The interim review, released today (8 April) and spearheaded by ex-Small Businesses Minister, Dr Craig Emerson, has recommended that the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct become obligatory. The report emphasises the necessity of enforceable regulations to address the “heavy imbalance in market power” observed between major Australian grocers – namely Woolworths, Coles, Metcash, and Aldi – and their suppliers. Dr Emerson criticised the current voluntary code, stating, “The voluntary code of conduct has no…
Tsingtao Brewery from China has introduced its 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Beer to the US market, joining the expanding segment of zero-alcohol beers and aiming to extend the brand’s appeal. Distributed by Paulaner USA, this non-alcoholic iteration is designed to complement the well-received Tsingtao Premium Lager, targeting health-conscious consumers with its low calorie count of just 63 per bottle. Commenting on the launch, Steve Hauser, President and CEO of Paulaner USA, stated: “With the launch of Tsingtao 0.0, we are tapping into consumers who are reaching for non-alcoholic drinks in their bid to lower their caloric intake. Tsingtao 0.0 provides a great…
An illicit haul of wine, estimated to be worth approximately €60,000, has been confiscated at Rosslare Europort in County Wexford, Ireland. The intervention at this contemporary maritime port in Ireland was initiated after Irish Tax and Customs officials, following risk profiling, impounded around 4,860 litres of wine, valued at nearly €59,200. The illegal consignment of red wine, labelled ‘Doppio Passo Primitivo Rosso 2022’, was found within an accompanied trailer that had arrived on a ferry from Cherbourg, France. This seizure represents a potential loss of over €31,700 to the Exchequer. The individual responsible for transporting the wine is currently under…
AB InBev’s Bud Light is joining forces with the National Football League (NFL) in an effort to stimulate new sales for the lager brand. This collaboration will launch a campaign titled “Easy to Sunday,” featuring fresh television and digital advertisements scheduled for the NFL’s traditional season in the autumn and winter of 2024/2025. Moreover, the brand plans to unveil special edition cans for 23 NFL teams, adorned with the respective team colours, logos, and player illustrations. With the NFL comprising 32 teams, it’s noted by USA Today that not every team has chosen to participate in this Bud Light initiative,…