Ria Kakkad (New Food)
ArticleFabulous faba beans: is the British grown crop the key to fixing a food crisis?
2023 has kickstarted the year of the faba bean — the past few months have already seen campaigns to increase the production and consumption of the British grown crop and make them a staple in the nation’s diets. New Food explores the increasing popularity of faba beans and how they ...
ArticleTales from the cellar: what does no/low alcohol mean for pubs?
A pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis has had a huge impact on British pubs. On top of this, pubs see a slow start of the year with Dry January. New Food’s Ria Kakkad explores how no/low alcohol is influencing the pub industry.
NewsSainsbury’s launches £2 fruit and vegetable boxes to reduce food waste
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s is introducing fruit and vegetable boxes at over 200 stores to allow customers to buy surplus products at a lower price.
NewsStudy finds food insecurity may increase cognitive decline
The researchers found that food insecure older adults experienced cognitive declines more rapidly than their food secure peers.
NewsCo-op to scrap ‘best before’ dates on fruit and vegetables
UK supermarket Co-op are removing ‘best-before’ dates on fresh fruit and vegetables to help customers cut food waste and save money.
NewsSamworth Brothers and Company Shop to set up pop-up pantries during half-term
Leicester City Council has teamed up with Samworth Brothers and Company Shop to provide children eligible for free school meals with fruit, vegetables, milk, bread and other cupboard essentials.
NewsDeveloping recyclable, compostable and sustainable food packaging
Researchers have found shellac-based coating makes pulp materials suitable for food without using petroleum-based polymers or metals.
NewsIceland Foods recognised as top supermarket with most sustainable own-brand seafood
The Marine Stewardship Council UK & Ireland Market Report 2022 highlighted that Iceland was followed closely by Tesco and Lidl.
NewsCLEVERFOOD: New project to transform the EU food system
The new EU project, CLEVERFOOD, is aiming to change the European food system to benefits climate, sustainability, biodiversity and public health.
NewsResearchers find ‘concerning’ gaps in US food regulations
A team of researchers led by the University of Buffalo found the US does not have rigorous regulations for baby food.
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Could a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans?
According to a new study, a combination of proteins and antioxidants in milky coffee doubles the anti-inflammatory properties immune cells.
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Aldi and Too Good To Go launch UK-wide partnership
Aldi have announced the launch of a collaboration with surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, with the aim of reducing food waste.
NewsWhat is the link between diet and cancer?
Researchers have created a tool that can improve understanding of subtle metabolic types of dietary nutrients and disease.
NewsResearch shows impact of 'hyper-palatable' foods across four diets
The new findings may provide clearer guidance about the hyper-palatable food you put on your plate.
NewsCould seafood lower the risk of kidney disease?
Researchers found that omega 3 fatty acids in seafood is linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease.
NewsBeans in toast could revolutionise British diets
Scientists are aiming to transform British diets by adding more UK-grown faba beans into the nation’s daily bread.