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Gen Z scale back on non-essentials to prioritise healthy food
According to latest research Gen Z are “leading a movement towards healthy eating” and are “scaling-back” on non-essentials such as Netflix.
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‘Stress-testing’ Europe’s food system
24 April 2024 | By
Ilario Ingravallo and Kristen Sukalac discuss Food Alert's simulation of a food crisis, revealing the interconnectedness of global food systems and emphasising the need for collaborative, cross-sector solutions to enhance resilience.
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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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Charity through chicken: Inside KFC and FareShare’s partnership
KFC and FareShare shine a light on how their partnership is tackling food insecurity by redistributing surplus chicken to those in need, aiming to support struggling communities.
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Supermarket 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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Solving the allergy conundrum: Are food businesses responsible?
Sparking discussion during Allergy Awareness Week, Liljia Polo-Richards considers how food businesses can effectively support those living with food hypersensitivity.
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Episode 52: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 2 with Waleed Nasir and Grant Lang
In the second episode of our ethical sourcing mini podcast series, the New Food team speaks to Cargill and Mozzo Coffee about how both companies are investing in the people behind their chocolate and coffee products.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Foreign objects In the UK, Unilever is recalling its Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks due to a “possible presence” of plastic and metal in certain packs. The recalled items come in a 3x100ml pack, and affected batch codes include L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342. The best before date to…
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Food security: Lessons from past and present China
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on his visit to Xi'an, China, drawing parallels between ancient food security strategies and modern challenges.
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From excess to access: City Harvest’s efforts to combat hunger
Discover City Harvest's decade-long journey rescuing surplus food, fighting hunger, and championing sustainability in London's food landscape.
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Industry 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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Flora 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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Cold 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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Eating 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.
