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UK Minister pledges to support at Africa summit
Representing the UK, Minister Andrew Mitchell is set to hold discussions with African leaders on rising food insecurity during a two day trip.
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Do insects have the consumer seal of approval?
A study has revealed that most people view insects as an alternative and sustainable source of food for the future.
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Food inflation used as excuse to “hike prices” says Tesco Chairman
During a BBC interview, the Chairman of Tesco said that “some food firms may be using inflation as an excuse to hike prices further than necessary”.
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Inflation stifles one in six food and drink companies tech advances
16 percent of food and drink businesses have said inflation has stifled their business growth regarding tech advancements.
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Episode 35: The big 2023 preview…ft. Professor Chris Elliott
Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler chat to Professor Chris Elliot about upcoming food and beverage trends that should be on everyone's radar.
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Food inflation rises for 17th month in a row
The Office for National Statistics has said that food inflation reached 16.9 percent in December 2022, with milk, cheese and eggs being particularly affected.
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From the horse’s mouth: three steps forward and one leap back
Professor Chris Elliott marks ten years since the infamous Horsemeat Scandal and assesses how resilient we are to fraud now.
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Could genetically modified rice tackle food shortages?
Researchers claim genetically engineered rice with better salt tolerance could be grown in places where crops would usually fail.
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Are Europeans altering their food shopping habits?
In a bid to tackle food price increases themselves, Klaus Grunert explains to New Food why consumers might be "reshuffling" their purchases to navigate food inflation and potential food shortages.
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Food insecure families linked with greater health care expenditures
A study has claimed that food-insecure families have higher health care expenditures than families that are food secure.
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Inquiry questions Government plans for supporting food industry
Food Minister Mark Spencer will be meeting with MPs to discuss Government plans to support the food and drink sector.
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UK retail sales rise by 6.5 percent
New data from the British Retail Consortium has revealed that retail sales in the UK improved throughout December 2022 amid food inflation.
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Five food trends to look out for in 2023
What trends will take the food and beverage industry by storm in 2023? Have some been brewing for a while? Find out New Food's predictions here...
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Food solutions for a sustainable tomorrow
With multiple forces acting against global food security, researchers in Singapore have been innovating. Read their solutions that help combat food waste and obesity, while improving health and sustainable food production.
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2022: A record breaking year for Tesco customer food donations
Tesco has revealed that, during 2022, its shoppers were more generous than ever before in supporting foodbanks and local charities.
