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Merck’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Merck outlines how is it helping to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and empowering scientists to detect and characterise viruses and develop vaccines and therapies.
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How is coronavirus affecting the global food & beverage industry? Live updates
What measures is the global food & beverage industry taking in response to the COVID-19 outbreak? This page will be updated with the latest information.
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‘Cupboard essential’ prunes see rise in sales amid COVID-19 outbreak
California Prune Board (CPB) has reported a rise of 12 percent for UK imports of prunes in recent months.
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COVID-19: should the food industry be concerned?
With advice from government bodies, industry consortia and workplace authorities looking to prevent further impact caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, New Food’s Sam Mehmet reflects on the outbreak and its repercussions for the food and beverage sector.
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The impacts of evolving consumer preference
FMCG Gurus’ Will Cowling takes a look at how consumers are changing their food and beverage shopping preferences, and discusses how this could impact the market.
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UK research shows societal burden of foodborne pathogens
A five-year study has reportedly improved understanding of the impact of foodborne illnesses and strengthens the Food Standards Agency’s ability to respond to them.
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Research reveals consumer confusion about how to structure diet
Working with behavioural change experts, retail, manufacturing, catering providers, government and academia, the research is said to provide a snapshot of consumer attitudes towards the health and sustainability of their diet.
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FDA launches campaign to help consumers use the Nutrition Facts label
The campaign includes videos and educational materials of 'food products' modelling their 'new looks', including on a runway, after receiving a nutritional information 'makeover.'
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New Zealand commits to reduce Campylobacter foodborne illness by 20 percent
After the results of a study revealed that 80 percent of human foodborne illnesses are likely due to the consumption of poultry meat, New Zealand Food Safety has set targets to significantly reduce Campylobacter cases by 2025.
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UK research reveals high salt content in ‘healthy’ plant-based meals
During Salt Awareness Week, Action on Salt has revealed the ‘reality’ of many ‘healthy sounding’ plant-based and vegan meals in the UK, suggesting that high salt content often hides behind 'healthy labels.'
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An honest conversation on veganism with Heather Mills
Heather Mills, Owner of vegan brand VBites Group, discusses all things vegan with New Food’s Sam Mehmet.
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Global meat consumption still on the rise, despite plant-based boom
According to a new report, Africa and the Middle East are primed for fast growth in meat consumption, while the US is trending toward modest gains.
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Coronavirus panic-buying: industry implications
Reports of panic-buying have been heard all across the globe and supermarkets are seeing products selling faster than ever before. Here, Dr Sylvain Charlebois explains that the panic-buying could have knock-on effects for the entire global supply chain and perhaps even present some opportunity.
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Ice cream market shifts to deliver pleasure without guilt, states report
As consumer priorities shift to a focus on health, the environment and diet, Innova Market Insights has suggested that the ice cream market is responding by focusing on delivering pleasurable products without guilt.
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Does using technology impact our food consumption?
A group of researchers have evaluated whether using technology whilst eating has an impact on the amount of food we eat and the memory we retain of the consumption.
