Joshua Minchin (New Food)
NewsFood and beverage industry reacts to underwhelming Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt has announced the Spring Budget for 2024. Here New Food shares how the sector has responded and why some believe it is a "missed opportunity".
ArticleNFU Conference: Moral bankruptcy, food security, and President Eisenhower
New Food Editor Joshua Minchin dissects two important speeches made at the NFU Conference this week, and asks whether we can garner anything meaningful from them.
NewsMEPs vote for GMO traceability amid deregulation process
EU politicians today passed a draft report which could see some crops produced via “new genomic techniques” separated from the current EU regulation.
ArticleSmoke in the water: Kerry’s innovative flavour technology
Marcus Verkerk explains how Kerry’s new smoke technology is a more sustainable way of creating that unique flavour in food products all over the world.
NewsControversial meat law comes into effect in California
California’s controversial “Proposition 12” has come into full effect after a six month delay expired this week.
ArticlePlant-based burger 1-1 Steak & ale pie
In what has been the year that plant-based was brought down to Earth with a bump, could sporting events be a key area of growth?
ArticleThe GMO battle enters the European theatre
Joshua Minchin reflects on the proposed deregulation of NGT products in the EU and analyses the effect on the food industry.
NewsUK takes aim at food insecurity at global summit
The UK has announced millions of pounds of funding to prevent food insecurity in some of the poorest parts of the world.
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FSA and FSS call on government to address staff shortages
The 2022 “Our Food” report has warned that staff shortages could make it harder to identify food safety threats.
ArticleThe Great Plains debate: preventing Dust Bowl 2.0
After a recent trip to Nebraska, Joshua Minchin examines the case for conservation on the Great Plains and highlights why the Dust Bowl still looms large in the memory of many.
ArticleWhat does sustainability really mean?
Joshua Minchin asks what sustainability really means to farmers across the world after some fascinating conversations in a recent episode of Food to Go.
NewsIs the UK about to launch a food price cap?
Multiple sources have suggested that the UK Government is in talks with retailers to launch a voluntary price cap scheme.
ArticleAleph Farms launches new cultivated meat product
Didier Toubia, CEO and Co-founder of Aleph Farms, reveals the fascinating manufacturing process behind it and offer reassurance to regulators.
NewsDimbleby resigns and takes aim at Government's food policy
Former UK Government advisor Henry Dimbleby resigns from his role and takes aim at the Government's perceived inaction to tackle obesity.
Article20/20 Vision: A new way to make chocolate
New Food hears how Vinte Vinte Founder, Pedro Martins Araújo, is creating proper chocolate and why ethical sourcing should be a non-compete issue.
ArticleWhat’s next for dairy? FrieslandCampina outlines its key trends
From 'Weastern' cuisine to 'Frasian' pastry, FrieslandCampina Global Marketing Director Industry Jules Kramer outlines the trends that the dairy giant thinks are going to be key in 2023.
ArticleCertified Louisiana: Backing your own
New Food hears from Certified Louisiana Director Deana Erdey to find out how the scheme supports local food and beverage businesses.
ArticlePackaging with conviction
New Food’s Editor Joshua Minchin interviews 19 Crimes’ Franchise Vice President, John Wardley, on its infamous packaging that has helped uphold it as a market leader for a decade.
ArticleFDA food chief resigns: Why has Frank Yiannas stepped down?
A beleaguered FDA finds itself without a Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Repsonse, as Frank Yiannas announces his resignation to a shocked food and beverage industry.
NewsCake comments made in a “personal capacity” says FSA Chair
FSA Chairwoman Professor Susan Jebb has clarified comments made in a recent article linking bringing in cake with passive smoking.