Brits reckon food in the future will be 3D printed, or come in powder form, study finds

Brits think they’ll be dining on 3D-printed foods, meals in powder form, and dishes made from algae in the near future, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found 55 percent believe the food we eat will be grown in a lab, and 40 percent think we’ll get used to eating designer foods, tailored … Read more

Telluride Brewing moving production to Durango’s Ska

Since 2011, Telluride Brewing Co. has made beer exclusively at its production facility in its namesake mountain town. But that will soon change. According to a recent announcement, the brewery plans to relocate 83% of its production to Ska Brewing Co. in Durango, citing rising operational costs including expenses associated with wastewater management. Through the … Read more

Wasteful Brits throw away millions of whole fruit and veg items every day, study finds

More than eight million shopping baskets of fruit and vegetables are wasted every year – because they go off before they can be eaten, according to new data. On a daily basis, UK households throw out approximately 2.9 million potatoes, 2.1 million carrots, and 1.4 million tomatoes which are past their best. That amounts to … Read more

Shoppers were surprised by Gino D’Acampo as they picked up their fruit and veggies

Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo shocked grocery shoppers who had picked loose fruit and veg over pre-packed items – by grabbing them for a dance. To the tune of pop classic “Single Ladies”, a reworked version – titled “Single Veggies” – began blaring over the store intercom as soon as someone chose a loose piece of … Read more

Food waste expert tries viral TikTok ‘hacks’ – to confirm which ones really work

“I’m a food waste expert – and I’ve tested these TikTok “hacks” so you don’t have to.” Ben Thomas, who is an environment manager at Waitrose, claims not all viral videos are as effective as they might first appear. While putting kitchen paper in bags of salad to absorb condensation has merit, the most important … Read more

Don’t trash European recycling – POLITICO

European farmers are far from alone in feeling bitterly angry about the threat from low-cost, unfair competition and pricing which risks destroying their livelihoods. Europe’s packaging recycling industry faces a similar existential challenge. We are not burning tires or dumping piles of steaming manure at the seat of our legislatures but we share the farming … Read more

Connectivity can steer Europe back to competitiveness – POLITICO

Via Vodafone. Joakim Reiter, Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone In 2023, Boston Scientific adopted a 5G-connected service that allows cardiologists to interact with holographic replicas of a patient’s heart through augmented reality (AR). As well as creating the perfect environment for training new surgeons, 5G AR can also play a role in supporting … Read more

Top 10 behind-the-paywall stories of 2023 – POLITICO

It’s been a busy year in EU policy land as lawmakers, leaders and officials raced to tie up loose ends before the European Parliament election next June, with some efforts more successful than others. The EU’s green ambitions became the center of a right-wing backlash as the real-life impact of proposed reforms started to bite. … Read more