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Food crisis in Xi’an, China
The city of Xi’an in China is experiencing severe food shortages as the country goes into a strict partial lockdown following COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Unite calls for masks in UK hospitality venues
Following the new rules for mask-wearing on transport and in shops, the trade union has called on the UK Government to apply the rules to hospitality too.
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Keep abreast of the latest food safety updates
In New Food's latest Food Safety stories find out how private food safety standards are impacting global agri-food supply chains and ways in which crisis management has evolved since Covid.
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Investigating human behaviours – new ways to hook consumers
New Food's Editor Bethan Grylls explores how the pandemic has influenced consumer purchasing behaviour and the new opportunities that have come as a result.
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New Food Issue 5 2021
27 October 2021 | By
Issue 5 2021 of New Food is now online! Catch up with all the latest food safety stories, read about the biggest trends in dairy, and discover what our pets may be eating in the future.
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How did African farmers cope with COVID-19?
The way in which African farmers dealt with the pandemic has been highlighted by new research, which has revealed the role that apps such as WhatsApp played in the recovery effort.
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On-trade drinks sales down £18.3 billion
Fentimans’ report does suggest that consumers are returning to pubs, bars and restaurants in numbers – with some planning to frequent them more often than before the pandemic.
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Lorry driver and poultry processing visas “propping up broken and exploitative system”
Unite the Union is concerned that these plans will lead to unpleasant and stressful working conditions which are the root cause of the driver and poultry shortages.
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Food insecurity impacts mental health in Canada
Research from the University of British Columbia has revealed that concerns around food insecurity took its toll on Canadians’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Grubhub and NGLCC to offer grants to LGBTQ+-owned restaurants
LGBTQ+-owned restaurants throughout the US could be dealt a welcome boost this Autumn, with grants between $5,000 and $10,000 handed out through the partnership’s grants.
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In the bleak midwinter – why the UK’s food security could be at risk
Professor Chris Elliott has some grim predictions for the UK’s food supply this coming winter and calls on the UK Government to do more to protect the nation from empty shelves and price hikes.
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Watch this week’s food and drink headlines in 60 seconds
Watch this week's food and drink news in one minute in our latest 60-second news video, presented to you by the New Food Editorial team.
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5 consumer behaviours that are reshaping food, beverage and supplement innovation
ADM has identified five changes in consumer behaviour which it predicts will last long after the pandemic is over, and will greatly influence the food, drink and supplement sectors.
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Food prices are going to rise – and rise substantially
Professor Chris Elliott looks at the current and future issues the food sector faces and criticises the UK government’s intervention – or lack of – in helping us overcome these obstacles.
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Will labour shortages break the British meat industry?
Nan Jones, Technical Policy Manager at the British Meat Processors Association, discusses the chronic labour shortage the meat sector is facing and asks why the situation has come to this.