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Coca-Cola pulls energy drinks line from US market
The drinks giant has halted its line of energy drinks in the US despite strong growth for the sector, though it still owns a majority stake in Monster.
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Beverage market expected to grow with cans on the rise
The canned beverage market is expected to grow significantly in the years to 2028, while the functional beverage market is also slated to increase in size.
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The sector that refuses to melt – why the future is bright for ice cream
Zeilca Carr, CEO of the Ice Cream Alliance, assesses the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to the ice cream sector and looks ahead to a brighter future.
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The Australian trade deal could crush UK farming sector
This week, Chris Elliott looks at the pending trade deal with Australia and warns that the UK’s farming sector might well be the sacrificial lamb, as he fears promises will be broken.
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Scottish diet at heart of FSS five-year strategy
The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its strategic goals for the next five years, which it says will focus on the issues that “matter most” to the Scottish people, including plans to tackle obesity.
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Late strawberry season means bigger and juicier berries
British strawberry season officially kicks off today, with a later than usual start leading to bigger and juicier strawberries for UK consumers than they might normally find.
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Climate change threatens one third of food producing regions
New study highlights the global regions that will be most affected by climate change – and worryingly, they are those least capable of adapting.
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Kerry announce new headquarters in Brisbane
Kerry’s new headquarters in Brisbane will bring end-to-end food innovation under one roof, which the manufacturer hopes will reduce time to market for new products.
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HQTS Interviews Mark Godfrey on the outlook of the Chinese Seafood Market
In this interview he shares insights into how to export Seafood to China and the future of the market.
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Brazilian exports to UK and EU flourish as coffee trade booms
Exports from Brazil to the UK and EU have seen significant growth, as coffee in particular sees a rise in exports of more than $100m, thanks to a bumper harvest.
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Overfishing spells trouble for the Japanese seafood sector
Despite growing profits and rising share prices, Japanese seafood companies are less financially healthy than they seem. To avoid suffering the impact of overfishing and maintain growth, they must switch to sustainable strategies, writes François Mosnier, Financial Research Analyst at Planet Tracker.
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How takeaways during COVID-19 have solved one problem and created another
Sohrab Kazemahvazi raises concerns over the superfluous use of plastics in some takeaway services and highlights the consumer-led demand for less plastic packaging.
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UK pubs bouncing back after ease in restrictions
Data suggests that the appetite for the UK’s pubs is strong after restrictions have been loosened, with many predicting a bumper summer ahead for the battered hospitality trade.
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HelloFresh reports big customer increase as demand continues to surge
Meal kit company HelloFresh has reported an increase of more than three million customers in a year, as the pandemic drives consumers online.
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US legislators under pressure to pass home cooking laws
Districts across the US are coming under increasing pressure to accept legislation that would allow chefs to sell food cooked at home in order to make a living despite the devastation COVID-19 has caused to the food industry.
