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Another UK supermarket is restricting sales of cooking oil
Further restrictions on UK shoppers are in place after Tesco was reported to be the third supermarket to limit sales of cooking oil.
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New launches in the food and beverage industry: April 2022
New launches this month include a whole host of desserts, including a dairy-free cheesecake and lactose-free ice cream.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week’s roundup includes the presence of Listeria monocytogenes which has led to a number of recalls throughout the USA.
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Cost-of-living driving consumers in supermarkets, not sustainability
New research finds that, although sustainability is important to many, the cost-of-living crisis has caused people to prioritise the price of items when making purchases.
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Is the hospitality industry doing enough for employees’ mental wellbeing?
A new study reveals the increasing issues surrounding employees’ wellness in the UK’s hospitality industry, with 100 percent of survey respondents stating that they don’t receive enough support.
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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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Confused about carbs? A new score system seeks to serve clarity
Are all carbs created equal? Apparently not, as the Carbohydrate Food Quality Score (CFQS) seeks to arm consumers with the right information on the nutritional content of the carbs they are eating.
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Progress to reduce sugar floundering, say health experts
A new study has found that most sweet snacks, such as doughnuts and biscuits, contain high sugar content and varied portion sizes - are tougher measures needed?
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Not everyone’s a fan of the HFSS ban
A recent study has found that many Brits do not support the upcoming HFSS restrictions, with a large percentage claiming it will not make a difference to them.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
Chocolate brand Ferrero is recalling a number of its products around the world due to the presence of a pathogen, whilst undeclared allergens cause recalls aplenty in the US.
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‘Label’ hopes to help UK businesses with latest calorie labelling legislation
Food analysis laboratory EMS has launched a new labelling service, which it says will help UK businesses adhere to new legislation.
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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".
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
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This week's recall roundup features alerts around Salmonella and Norovirus, plus foreign objects and even counterfeit chocolate bars.
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What confuses health-conscious consumers when choosing products?
Pricing and labelling are considerable concerns for customers when choosing ‘healthy’ food and beverage products, according to new research.
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Waitrose versus Asda: Supermarkets clash over brand name
UK supermarket giants, Asda and Waitrose embroiled in dispute over discounted own-brand range.
