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Government unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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China-Taiwan conflict: prepare for a tectonic shock to the global food system
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the looming China–Taiwan conflict could have a seismic impact on global food security – from blocked trade routes and fertiliser shortages to serving as a wake-up call for UK national food resilience.
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McVitie’s owner Pladis commits £68m to UK manufacturing investment and factory modernisation
Pladis’ major UK investment in factory automation and infrastructure aims to increase production capacity, efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Scotch Whisky becomes first international product to receive GI Status in Argentina
Scotch Whisky becomes the first international product awarded Geographical Indication status in Argentina.
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The rising tide of food fraud
Dr Saskia Van Ruth, University College Dublin, explains how supply chain disruptions and economic pressures are fueling a rise in food fraud worldwide. Recent cases highlight the urgent need for coordinated prevention efforts, such as the European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP), to protect public health and ensure food…
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Harnessing AI and innovation for global food safety
Professor Chris Elliott highlights new innovations and new approaches that are joining the dots for a united food-safe future.
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McDonald’s boycott launched over prices, pay and diversity backlash
The People’s Union USA is calling for a week-long boycott of McDonald’s, accusing the fast-food giant of price gouging, tax avoidance and backtracking on diversity commitments.
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Action on Food Hub to champion food systems at COP30 in Brazil
Action on Food Hub returns for COP30 to ensure food systems are prioritised in global climate discussions in Belém, Brazil.
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UK food policy – let’s discuss
There is no time to waste in turning the tide on the UK’s failing food system, as Dr Clive Black, former Head of Food Policy at the NFU, asserts in his ongoing call for a Minister for the Food System.
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OpenAg Foundation raises $1.3m to drill 1,000 boreholes in Southern Africa
The newly formed OpenAg Foundation launches $1.3m Water for Harmony borehole project, aiming to bring clean water to one million people across Southern Africa.
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Rising fresh food prices push UK inflation higher for fourth month
Food inflation in the UK rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, driven by fresh produce and mounting retailer cost pressures.
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EU releases controversial EUDR country risk benchmarking amid fierce environmental criticism
The EU’s new deforestation risk benchmarking system has arrived early – but environmental advocates warn it falls short of protecting forests.
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UK food industry welcomes UK-EU trade deal but urges caution
New UK-EU trade agreement aims to ease food exports and imports, with industry leaders cautiously welcoming the reduction in red tape as they await confirmation of the finer details.
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Resilience by design: transforming food systems for tomorrow
No man is an island – and no island is either. Our global food system needs urgent help. Transforming food systems to build climate resilience is no longer optional: it’s vital. Hilton Foods’ Tom Maidment believes the tools must be data-driven, holistic and uniquely tailored to individual farms...
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41% of UK food and drink manufacturers scale back investment amid economic pressures
Economic pressures, new taxes and rising costs force UK food and drink manufacturers to scale back growth investments, says FDF report.
