Packaging, especially when made of plastic, is often today the target of criticism, focusing on excessive volumes of waste, carbon emissions and resource consumption. In this process, their most important function is often forgotten: protecting products so that they reach the consumer unscathed.

As new research reveals Brits are divided in their pizza preferences, Asda launches a half-and-half heart-shaped Valentine's Day pizza - perfect for couples who aren’t quite as compatible on pizza as they are on paper.

Reitan Retail, Norgesmøllene, Felleskjøpet Agri and Yara have entered a collaboration to produce a bread, made from Norwegian oats, with lower carbon footprint.

EIT Food – the world's largest food innovation community – has announced the launch of its 2024 entrepreneurship programmes, with applications open from 18 December 2023 until 19 February 2024. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

Horizon Europe Project MICROORC will develop emerging technologies such as dynamic shelf-life labeling and microbiome-based protection technologies to increase food quality, increase shelf life and reduce food waste.