Food inflation rises for 17th month in a row
The Office for National Statistics has said that food inflation reached 16.9 percent in December 2022, with milk, cheese and eggs being particularly affected.
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M&S to invest £480 million into “bigger, better” stores
Marks & Spencer has announced that it will be creating 3,400 jobs across the UK following a store investment of nearly half a billion pounds.
Study links freshwater fish with ‘forever chemicals’
A study has claimed a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be equal to a month of drinking water laced with the 'forever chemical' PFOS.
Could genetically modified rice tackle food shortages?
Researchers claim genetically engineered rice with better salt tolerance could be grown in places where crops would usually fail.
USDA commits to nutrition security and behavioural health research
The USDA has embarked on a three year collaborative project to understand the link between nutrition services and behavioural health and wellbeing.
Brits spending more than ever on takeaway coffee, report claims
A report has highlighted that, through buying three takeaway coffees per week, Brits are spending an average of £530 each year to get their caffeine fix.
Lubrication key to chocolate’s irresistibility
Researchers have determined that consumers find the process whereby chocolate turns from a solid to a smooth emulsion in the mouth “totally irresistible”.
Four in 10 students have got food from the bins, FSA claims
A new study carried out by the FSA has highlighted that many students do not follow recommended food safety and hygiene behaviours.
Recall roundup: Salmonella and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall round up to find out about products being recalled in the UK and US.
Robotic hand created to help plate your food
Researchers have created a robotic gripper that they claim can scoop, pick and grasp a wide range of consumer items.
Guild of Fine Food launches Great Taste Bursary for 2023
A Great Taste Bursary has been launched by The Guild of Fine Food, sponsoring 50 micro producers to enter their products.
Kerry to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio
Kerry Group has announced that has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to Advent International’s portfolio company IRCA.
Califia Farms innovates new organic dairy-free milk
A US plant-based beverage brand has expanded its dairy-free product line with two new organic additions.
Food insecure families linked with greater health care expenditures
A study has claimed that food-insecure families have higher health care expenditures than families that are food secure.
Inquiry questions Government plans for supporting food industry
Food Minister Mark Spencer will be meeting with MPs to discuss Government plans to support the food and drink sector.
