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Demand for low/no beverages jumps by 10 percent
According to supermarket giant Tesco, consumers have created an increased demand for no and low alcohol during Dry January.
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Feeding America receives $1 million grant from Kroger
Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has donated a $1 million retail agency capacity grant to Feeding America to support four food banks in the US.
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FSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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January sees softer decline in grocery inflation
Latest data reveals grocery price inflation in the UK has fallen by 0.1 percent to 6.8 percent in January, with consumers altering their shopping habits during the first month of the year.
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British woman dies after eating mislabelled cookie
According to latest reports, Órla Baxendale, a 25 year old woman, has died from an anaphylactic shock after eating an incorrectly labelled cookie in Connecticut.
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45 percent of Brits avoid dining out due to food intolerance
In a Hello Fresh survey, nearly half of Brits have shared that they are put off eating out due to food intolerances or specific dietary requirements.
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Sainsbury’s invests £220m to “lower prices” of popular products
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has shared that this financial year, it will have invested over £200 million to cut prices of popular foods.
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Recall Roundup: Moth larvae and pathogens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we list recent recalls from around the world including savoury biscuits being recalled due to the presence of moth larvae.
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Eating smart: Innovating food for health, flavour and the planet
Kerry's Dr Aoife Marie Murphy explains why the food industry must come together to create sustainable nutrition solutions that deliver better nutrition without compromising taste, while minimising negative environmental impact.
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Inquest reports fatal allergic reaction to takeaway pizza
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According to reports, an inquest has heard that British man James Atkinson passed away following an allergic reaction to nuts “one hour after eating a slice of takeaway pizza”.
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Harnessing data and AI to improve food quality and safety
Food safety expert Anoek van der Wal discusses the role AI can play in offering more accurate monitoring, enhancing traceability in supply chains, improving efficiency, and product quality.
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What has been crowned Britain’s favourite supermarket?
With several big players in the UK’s supermarket sector, what on has been names Britain's favourite? Find out here…
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Decoding generational preferences in food values, taste and security
The latest Perdue Consumer Food Insights Report has unearthed different generations’ attitudes to food spending.
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USDA’s Summer Grocery Program targets child food insecurity
A new USDA and Feeding America scheme is set to allow over 20 million children to have access to “adequate nutrition” for the summer of 2024.
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Stepping up to the plate: Leigh Keith
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities.
