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$2 million grant boosts GFN’s global mission
The Global FoodBanking Network Partners have been awarded $2 million to pilot new technologies with the aim of combatting global food insecurity.
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Regulators slash CBD recommended intake
The FSA and the FSS have made changes to their CBD intake guidance, dropping the recommended amount to 10mg of cannabidiol CBD per day.
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FSA to launch a food fraud hotline
The FSA has shared proposals from the Food Fraud Group including launching a hotline for people to share their food crime concerns.
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The MPC’s inflation balancing act: challenges and critiques
Dr Clive Black explains his stance on the British Monetary Policy Committee and discusses inflation's impact on food and society including lessons learned, challenges faced, and future imperatives.
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Grocery inflation drops for seventh month in a row
New data has revealed that grocery price inflation fell to 11 percent in September and is now at its lowest rate since July 2022.
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Aldi to hire thousands of new employees
Aldi has announced that it will be recruiting for 3,000 store roles, as well as 1,500 roles across its Regional Distribution Centres in the UK, ahead of the festive period.
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Man jailed for contaminating food products destined for Nando’s
A factory worker has been jailed for contaminating food prepared for Nando’s with metal rings pulls, plastic bags and rubber gloves.
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Recall Roundup: Allergen labelling edition
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food and beverage recalls in the UK and US that have occurred over the last week.
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It’s high time food got a seat at the climate table
After Rishi Sunak rowed back on several climate commitments, Raphael Podselver from ProVeg International, a co-host of Food4Climate at COP28, examines the implications of this decision and what it means for the food industry.
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Meati Foods’ plant-based product receives US patent
Animal-free meat company Meati Foods has received a US patent for its MushroomRoot food applications.
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Domino’s and Microsoft team up to use AI for smarter pizza orders
Takeaway pizza chain Domino’s is partnering with Microsoft to collaborate on generative AI solutions for orders and store logistics.
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Fresh food inflation at lowest level in two years
Data from the BRC has revealed that food inflation was down to 9.9 percent in September from 11.5 percent in August.
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Planted secures spot on Tesco shelves
European FoodTech scale-up company Planted has secured a new major retailer listing in supermarket chain Tesco and has introduced a new plant-based product.
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Is innovation for sustainability risking food safety?
It feels like the security of our planet and its resources is slipping from our grasp, focusing global efforts on improvements to sustainable production. But how is this shift affecting food safety? We asked the experts…
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Minimum food targets needed in the UK, says NFU
According to reports, the National Farmers Union has called for minimum food targets in the UK to prevent retail shortages.
