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Will food inflation remain high in 2024?
How does IGD think food inflation will fare in the year ahead? And how will implementation of the Border Target Operating Model impact the sector? Find out here…
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Popeyes to open over 30 additional restaurants in the UK
Quick-service restaurant Popeyes has announced that it will be expanding across the UK, including drive-thrus and delivery kitchens.
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Harnessing data and AI to improve food quality and safety
Food safety expert Anoek van der Wal discusses the role AI can play in offering more accurate monitoring, enhancing traceability in supply chains, improving efficiency, and product quality.
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USDA’s Summer Grocery Program targets child food insecurity
A new USDA and Feeding America scheme is set to allow over 20 million children to have access to “adequate nutrition” for the summer of 2024.
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What’s on the menu? Five food trend predictions for 2024
The food and beverage industry is evolving, but what trends will shape the sector in the next 12 months? Find out New Food’s trend predictions here…
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Free school meals set to be extended for another 12 months
Mayor of London shares plans to allow all primary school children in London to have access to free school meals throughout the next academic year.
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Environment Secretary backs “clearer labelling” for British produce
Steve Barclay, Environment Secretary, promises UK Government will “rapidly consult on clearer labelling” to tackle “unfairness created by misleading labelling and protect farmers and consumers”.
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Controversial meat law comes into effect in California
California’s controversial “Proposition 12” has come into full effect after a six month delay expired this week.
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The case for a UK Minister for the Food System
Clive Black calls for a Minister of the Food System, as he claims that the current structure in the UK Government isn't working for food.
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Meating demand with the A-UK FTA Trade agreement
Clare Le explains how the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement enhances red meat choices for UK consumers with safe, sustainable and reliable Australian beef and lamb.
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Understanding and addressing staff turnover in food and agriculture
Ricky Volpe analyses why staff turnover among the food and agriculture sectors is so high and suggests action the indsutry can take to improve it.
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Episode 46: Unwrapping 2023…with Professor Chris Elliott
Josh and Grace take a look back at how 2023 fared for the food and beverage industry with Professor Chris Elliott and assess whether our trend predictions were spot-on or missed the mark.
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51 percent of consumers “highly concerned” about food affordability
The FSA’s latest report has revealed the number of people “highly concerned” about the affordability of food has almost doubled in the past three years.
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Clean Food Group awarded £1M for low-emission systems project
The UK Government has awarded £1 million in funding to the Clean Food Group for a project to advance novel low-emission food production systems in the UK.
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The future of food lies in the hands of food science and technology
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on recent events in Thailand and explains why he is filled with optimism for the future…
