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The overarching issue of food waste
Christina Bauer Plank, Global Vice President of Hellmann’s & Dressings, Unilever, analyses the role of businesses to drive positive change and help consumers reduce household food waste
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Government workers in Sri Lanka given day off to grow crops
Government workers have been given Fridays off as Sri Lanka battles crippling food and fuel prices, with hunger looming large over the South Asian island.
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Government Food Strategy: A strategy without a plan
Following the reveal of the Government Food Strategy, Professor Chris Elliott explains why the whitepaper is such a disappointment to the UK food and agricultural sectors – and actually for all of us.
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The food crisis is here, and it will only get worse
Professor Chris Elliott covers five areas in which the UK food system has been heavily impacted by the Ukrainian-Russian conflict and Brexit.
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US food inflation rates show brutal increase once again
US food inflation hit another record high last month, with the food at home sector in particular returning worrying results.
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Lidl launches Good to Give label to aid food bank donations
Lidl’s new Good to Give label will help consumers identify which products are both nutritious and have a suitably long life, making them ideal for food bank donation.
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FDF publishes trade strategy to boost British imports and exports
The FDF has published a report which provides a framework for the UK Government to use when negotiating new trade deals with other countries.
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A sustainable food system must give priority to safety
Following World Safety Day which took place on 7 June 2022, Anne Gerardi, Senior Manager, Global Food Safety Initiative, examines the true meaning of sustainable food.
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United Nations and Uber unite to help deliver food in Ukraine
Uber has announced that it is helping the UN deliver food and water supplies to war-torn parts of Ukraine by giving the World Food Programme access to its delivery platform.
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What are UK shoppers looking for in supermarkets?
Following a survey it conducted, GlobalData has concluded that supermarket loyalty schemes will be key for customer retention in the UK during the current cost-of-living crisis.
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FDF finds UK food and drink trade exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The latest FDF Trade Snapshot report shows that food and drink trade in and out of the UK has "recovered very well" as it surpasses pre-pandemic levels.
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Application note: Workflow for food classification and authenticity using yerba mate and high-resolution GC/Q-TOF
This application note provides an example of a novel food authenticity workflow that can be used for food classification and detection of food fraud.
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New vaccination guideline for livestock launched
The recently released Livestock Vaccination Guideline aims to support vets, farmers and other industry professionals improve the health and welfare of cattle and sheep in their care.
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US Corn Belt under threat
Climate change will cause the US Corn Belt to become unsuitable for cultivating corn if major technological advances in agricultural practices do not take place, according to a new study.
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NHS Trust opens food bank to help workers amid cost-of-living crisis
An NHS trust has set up a food bank for staff who can’t afford basics as the UK continues to struggle with the cost of living.
