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Tesco donates 10p of each Free From sale in Allergy Awareness Week
During Allergy Awareness Week, supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed that it will donate 10p from every own brand Free From product to The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
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NewsUSDA and USAID launch $1 billion programme for global food assistance
Together the USDA and USAID are set to deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase US-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance.
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NewsSupermarket deals generate £1.3 billion in savings for shoppers
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 3.2 percent and, with the help of supermarket promotions, UK households have saved £1.3 billion according to latest data from Kantar.
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NewsKellanova and Shaw’s to support children facing food insecurity in Maine
A $50,000 joint donation has been made to No Kid Hungry, a US-based non profit organisation, to support children access meals over Summer in Maine.
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NewsPlant-based meats "fall short" on amino acid content and protein digestibility, study finds
A new study has found that some plant-based meats may lack essential amino acids and have lower digestibility compared to traditional meats.
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NewsCoffee price fluctuations are affecting farmers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that fluctuating coffee prices put mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers.
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NewsIndustry unites to bolster surplus food redistribution
Company Shop Group and Oscar Mayer have joined forces to increase the amount of surplus food stock redistribution to cut down on food waste.
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NewsFlora launches world’s first plastic-free paper tub in UK
As part of efforts to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices, Upfield has launched its world-first plastic free packaging for all Flora Plant products in the UK.
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NewsWorld Food Program USA and Lions Clubs unite to tackle hunger
Lions Clubs International Foundation and World Food Program USA have announced a $4 million partnership to support children with school meals in four countries.
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NewsOnline food delivery menus lack nutritional information, study claims
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that menu items on major online food delivery outlets are “missing nutritional information”.
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NewsCold Chain Federation urges Government to stall Brexit checks
The Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation has called on the Defra Secretary to delay the implementation of BTOM until October 2024 to address “serious issues”.
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Recall Roundup: Labelling errors
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsEating more fish could be the key to preventing cancer and diabetes, says new study
According to research commissioned by Seafish, increasing the consumption of fish across England has the potential to significantly reduce the number of cases of diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes.
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NewsResearchers find flaws in pork labelling schemes
Pork labelling schemes are “not helpful” when it comes to helping consumers making informed buying choices, according to researchers from various universities.
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NewsFund to accelerate retail innovation established by five grocery leaders
The W23 Global fund will aim to offer investors incomparable access to transformative innovation in grocery and sustainability across the globe.
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NewsPrinces Group unveils new CEO
Simon Harrison has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Princes Group following his position as deputy Managing Director at the company.
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NewsControlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may be the future of farming, says new research
New U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech research has outlined that controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may play a key role in the future success of the farming industry.
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NewsConcerns rise over high PFAS levels in global water supply
University of New South Wales researchers have claimed that “we are likely underestimating the future impact of PFAS in the environment”.
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NewsResearchers share guidelines to help children “build tolerance” to food allergens
A team of researchers from McMaster University has developed the inaugural guidelines aimed at assisting families intending to enhance their child's tolerance to common food allergens.