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Will US trade deal jeopardise UK health?
The British government has promised to combat obesity, but how can they do this if they refuse to protect farmers and UK food imports? Read Chris Elliott’s latest column…
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Major food brands join project to deliver resources to frontline workers
Major food and beverage brands such as Unilever, Mars Incorporated, Nestlé and Keurig Dr Pepper have joined the Frontline Impact Project, an initiative designed to deliver vital resources to healthcare workers and first responders.
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FSA publishes food industry guidance about safe operation during COVID-19
The guidance has set out safety advice and legal regulations for food manufacturers and agricultural businesses that are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.
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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 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.
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Food organisations file legal action to protect US meat workforce
Center for Food Safety and Food Chain Workers Alliance have claimed that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a duty to issue a standard to protect workers in meatpacking facilities amid COVID-19.
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Three huge problems with the Western world’s food system
Professor Chris Elliott points out the herd of elephants in the room that have appeared since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Seafood In-Depth Focus – April 2020
Our latest In-Depth Focus on seafood explores marine biotoxins and women in seafood.
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Climate change will expose agricultural workers to unsafe conditions, warns study
The study has also suggested different strategies the industry could adopt to protect workers' health from these changes.
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Better On-The-Job Training with Digital One Point Lessons
Improve procedures and standards with digital One Point Lessons on the shop floor. Eliminate paper training tools and gain the edge in Industry 4.0.
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Episode eight: Healthy eating and the UK supply chain during a pandemic
In this second COVID-19-focused podcast, New Food's Bethan Grylls hears from three food experts who talk health, nutrition and the UK supply chain.
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In the face of a pandemic – FDF describes impacts and Federation’s response
FDF’s Director of Membership and Commercial Engagement and incident lead on COVID-19 describes the impact coronavirus has had on food and beverage manufacturers and how FDF has been managing and offering support during the crisis.
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FDA issues best practices for food services during COVID-19 pandemic
The information aims to offer advice and guidance on how to manage employee health, hygiene, food service operations and food delivery services.
