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Japan’s Prime Minister plans to develop a cultivated meat industry
In support of developing cultivated meat in the country, Japan’s Prime Minister has said that foodtech is important for “realising a sustainable food supply”.
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UK consumers find switching to plant-based more expensive
A survey has found that 49 percent of consumers reducing their meat intake said to cut costs said that their new diet is more expensive than it was before.
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The “world’s first” cultivated steak: “No one else can do it”
New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Che Connon about the innovation process behind the world’s first cultivated steak.
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Asda and Morrisons cap fruit and veg sales amid shortage
Two major UK supermarkets have limited their sales of fruit and vegetables to manage an import shortage.
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Study 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.
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Aldi announces more than 6,000 new jobs in 2023
Discount supermarket Aldi has said that it will be creating more than 6,000 new roles across the UK in 2023.
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Food inflation dips but still remains high
Food inflation in January 2023 dipped slightly from the previous month but still remains high at 16.7 percent.
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Coffey to call for UK-US co-operation for sustainable agriculture
Thérèse Coffey is set to deliver a speech to explain why the UK and US “must forge a more sustainable future for agriculture together”.
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“Eating its own capital”: Investing in a planet-friendly food system
New Food’s Grace Galler investigates why investors may be apprehensive to invest in food systems and how their impact could make a monumental difference when it comes to food insecurity and climate change.
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Tesco’s partnership with Olio stops 30 million meals going to waste
Through a partnership with surplus-food redistribution app Olio, Tesco has said that more than 30 million meals have “been stopped from going to waste”.
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Episode 36: Would you eat an insect?
New Food's Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler speak to Dr Jessica Danaher about using insects as a source of alternative protein and why it could be a sustainable solution for our protein demands.
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Food innovation trends in 2023 – what’s on the horizon?
Dr Andy Zynga explores what innovation trends are right around the corner and why he thinks “cultivated meat is here to stay”.
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Fish genome has potential to improve food security
Researchers say they have found the “first full, high quality” reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain.
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ReadyWise now available on Amazon in Europe
A manufacturer of emergency food supplies in the UK and US is now available on Amazon for various countries in Europe.
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Lidl GB to invest £4 billion into British food industry
Leading food retailer Lidl GB has committed to investing in the British food industry, promising £4 billion for food businesses throughout 2023.
