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Truss says ‘mini-budget’ will fight food inflation
In her first series of radio interviews following the introduction of the ‘mini-budget’, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is adamant that “people that produce food” can benefit.
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70 health organisations urge UK PM to “not abandon children’s health”
An open letter to Liz Truss has been signed by 70 health organisations expressing concerns over children’s health being abandoned, following a recent governmental review.
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Energy and food production: Can we have our cake and eat it?
Shell Energy UK examines how the UK food and beverage industry can transform its energy use to mitigate the impact of energy price rises and support a transition to renewables.
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New Environment Secretary announced
Liz Truss has appointed Ranil Jayawardena to be the UK’s new environment secretary as part of her new cabinet appointments.
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Across borders
Katie Doherty from the International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) shares insight into the evolving border trade regulations impacting the meat industry and stresses the need for continued consultations and industry engagement to achieve a smooth transition to an effective system.
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Food security in a crisis
Tim Newthorpe of The Vegan Society analyses how the war in Ukraine is impacting the supply of global commodities that Europe relies on to maintain current levels of production.
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Gene editing: A legislative update
Siân Edmonds and Katrina Anderson of Osborne Clarke provide an update on UK regulation surrounding gene editing, as the UK begins to drift away from the EU in terms of how it governs this new technology.
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FSA responds to Government gene editing plans
Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), addresses the Government’s recent announcement on the future of gene editing in food.
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Why we’re moving towards healthier ice cream
With the British ice cream market expected to reach a value of £3.5 billion in 2021, the iced confection sector is clearly the place to be. Jess Salamanca and Lydia Dronsfield from Banana Scoops ask why healthier ice cream is on the rise.
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Brits back tough new tax on plastic packaging, survey reveals
The survey shows considerable support for a tax on plastic packaging, though there has been criticism of the proposed bill’s lack of consideration for compostable alternatives.
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UK pubs bouncing back after ease in restrictions
Data suggests that the appetite for the UK’s pubs is strong after restrictions have been loosened, with many predicting a bumper summer ahead for the battered hospitality trade.
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The Brexit issues leaving a bitter taste
Bridge Cheese founder Michael Harte shares his experiences of importing and exporting goods under the new EU trade agreement and looks at how the industry is having to adapt to the changing rules and regulations.
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Action on Salt calls for Government action on snack health claims
Action on Salt has issued a warning over the salt levels in so-called ‘healthy’ snacks and has urged the UK Government to name a successor to Public Health England to lead the salt reduction campaign.
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Solving the obesity crisis
On World Obesity Day, Dr Renata Micha outlines the scale of the world’s obesity crisis, and explains why 2021 is a crucial year for authorities if they are to solve a growing crisis.
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Hospitality industry demands more support as reopening roadmap unveiled
The food and drink industry has called on the UK Government to provide more support as hospitality venues start their countdown to reopening.
