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Surging freight costs threaten global food prices, warns BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has received evidence of refrigerated shipping costs increasing up to 200 percent.
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Plastic packaging tax: Turning negatives into positives
The plastic packaging financial time-bomb is waiting to explode, according to Dom de Ville. The Sancroft Senior Consultant takes a look at the potential impacts and offers advice as to how UK food and beverage industries should respond.
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Academics suggest formation of cross-government food policy committee
Academics from the Centre for Food Policy at City, University of London have suggested the formation of a new, cross-government committee on food decision making to better coordinate policy during and beyond COVID-19.
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Has COVID-19 impacted the way consumers think about packaging?
A global consumer survey points towards a shift in consumer priorities when it comes to food packaging.
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Frozen food demand will continue beyond the pandemic, suggests survey
A consumer study, commissioned by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), has found that the surge in demand for frozen food is due to returning buyers as well as first-time buyers.
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“Critical need” to understand impact of COVID-19 in livestock
There is a “critical need” to better understand how COVID-19 infects certain animal species, the possibility of transmission, and how this could impact food security and the economy, according to authors of a new scientific paper.
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TAG revises its 2020 food industry predictions in light of COVID-19
Dr David Acheson, MD, President and CEO of TAG, offers revisions to his January predictions and suggests which paths the US and global food industries might follow in 2020 and beyond.
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World food prices continue to drop
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks international prices of the most commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 165.5 points in April, some 3.4 percent lower than the previous month and three percent lower than April 2019.
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The potential legal pitfalls of COVID-19
New Food’s Editor interviews two lawyers from Squire Patton Boggs on the changes occurring in the food industry, the possible consequences of good intentions, and some of the measures that can help protect your business now and moving forwards.
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How is the UK’s food supply chain changing?
Lord Deben discusses his thoughts on the future of the UK’s food system, looking at consumer expectations; trade deals; transparency and climate change.
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How is the European Commission supporting the agricultural and food sectors?
The Commission has published a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) designed to provide further detail about the measures it has introduced to support the agricultural and food sectors throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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How is COVID-19 impacting the agri-food industry?
Welcome to the first edition of Gideon Ashworth's 'Talking Crop', a monthly column which will explore a range of topics relating to the agri-food world.
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Defra funding scheme launched to support dairy farmers
The new funding aims to support UK dairy farmers who have seen decreased demand for their products since bars, restaurants and cafes closed as part of lockdown measures.
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UK food and beverage annual trends
New Food discovers how the food and beverage market changed over the last year.
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UK dairy industry and government unite to launch consumer campaign
The £1 million promotional campaign taps into the need for personal moments during lockdown – designed to highlight the role fresh milk and dairy plays in these challenging times.
