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Feeding America calls for action as US hunger crisis looms
Demand on food banks remains high in the US as rising food prices and inflation continue to affect the country.
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A third of families skip meals daily due to rising costs in the UK
As food prices in the UK continue to soar, a survey finds that one in ten parents are likely to use a food bank in the coming months.
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Greggs delivers on its 2021 sustainability targets
British bakery giant Greggs has shared its second annual sustainability report one year after launching its sustainability plan.
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Global bodies call for world action as food prices rise
For every one percentage point increase in food prices, 10 million people are plunged into extreme poverty the World Bank has revealed, as it calls for action from world leaders.
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Civil unrest may not be far away
History has warned us that as food prices rise, rioting is likely to follow. Here, Professor Chris Elliott points to a few key moments in history and calls on the UK Government to wake up.
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Bel Brands launch Babybel Plant-Based
One of the snack world’s most iconic products has received a plant-based cousin, as Bel Brands USA launches the green Babybel in stores across the US.
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US food-at-home inflation index hits highest level in 40 years
Americans continue to feel the pinch as food inflation hits the highest level since 1981 – all eyes are on the Federal Reserve for action.
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Food shortages in Shanghai
Citizens of Shanghai continue to face food shortages in the midst of another extended lockdown caused by an all-time high of COVID-19 cases in the city.
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Food as a weapon of war – why it’s time to hit the history books
As war rages on, New Food’s Joshua Minchin reflects on past events and questions how likely it is that food could be used as a weapon against Ukrainians.
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€3 million saffron fraud scheme uncovered by Spanish police
Law enforcement in Spain seized 2,000kg of allegedly adulated saffron valued at three quarters of a million euros as part of an operation across multiple Spanish cities.
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US confectionery industry set for $4 billion boost this Easter
As the confectionery sector gears up for one of its busiest periods, the National Confectioners Association reveals top four sweet treats Americans will be opting for this Easter.
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What should the UK government to do tackle labour shortages?
MPs have published a new report urging the government to tackle labour shortages in the food and farming sector before it is too late.
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Pet food market booms
The global pet food industry is “booming” and is expected to reach over $133 billion by 2030, according to a new report.
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Episode 23 – Wonky veg
The New Food team get the lowdown on wonky veg and try to understand why consumers do or do not opt for produce that looks a bit different.
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Pizza Express scraps controversial tipping policy
Pizza Express scraps controversial tipping policy after coming under fire from trade union Unite, which called it "unfair".
