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Bushmeat can reduce anaemia cases in “vulnerable rural children”
Bushmeat is a controversial food source, but new research suggests that anaemia cases would increase if “vulnerable” children in the Amazon rainforest were denied it.
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Diets and food insecurity could cause heart problems
A new study suggests that dramatic changes in food intake may have long-term impacts on cardiovascular health and metabolism.
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Could the UK run out of bread?
The Federation of Bakers’ Chief Executive has called for the government to help prevent an imminent “bread crisis”.
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‘Distorted’ fruit and vegetable prices lead to poor diet, claims study
New research shows that consumers are paying over the odds for their fruit and vegetables, which could explain why many are not eating as much fruit and veg as they should be.
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Many in the UK “can’t afford to boil” potatoes as cost-of-living crisis worsens, supermarket boss claims
Food bank users are saying no to many root vegetables “because they can’t afford to boil them”, says Iceland's MD.
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FDF and UKWA respond to the UK Government’s promises
FDF's chief executive and UKWA's CEO call on the UK Government to ease the effects on the food supply chain caused by the pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine.
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“We’re doing everything we can” – food industry calls for Government help
Anticipation is building ahead of the Spring Statement and so are calls for support from the food and beverage industry, which is groaning under the weight of supply chain pressures and savage price hikes.
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What can be done to help cancer patients facing food insecurity?
New research has found that oncology dietitians rarely ask cancer patients about food insecurity despite patients being at risk of experiencing this.
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Will this new research stop wheat rust in its tracks?
A Saudi Arabian research team has identified a rust-resistant gene in a South African cultivar of bread wheat, which could help prevent wheat rust around the world.
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60 Second News – 11 March 2022
The New Food editorial team give you your rapid food and beverage update in just 60 seconds.
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Step up or step out, Eustice
Professor Chris Elliott takes no pleasure in saying “I told you so”, after warning about the UK’s vulnerability when it comes to food security. But, out of the Ukraine crisis could come a reinvigorated food system…
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Climate change affects women more, says World Food Programme
The World Food Programme finds that the climate crisis is causing serious food insecurity for women and girls in certain parts of the world.
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Digging deeper: Why aren’t Americans making money from agriculture?
US agricultural systems are world leaders in the production of food, fuel and fibre yet seem to be losing money; a new study seeks to find out why.
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European farmers stand with Ukraine
Farmers are coming to the aid of Ukrainians left fleeing their homes or facing food insecurity as a result of the Russian invasion, with Copa-Cogeca demanding more guidance from the European Commission.
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