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Food inflation falls for fifth month in a row
Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation decreased by 1.3 percent between July and August 2023, dropping to 13.6 percent, according to ONS.
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Carrefour teams up with industry to launch plant-based venture
Leading global retailer Carrefour is working with seven industrial partners to form a coalition to increase its plant-based offerings.
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The nerve centre of quality produce distribution in the UK
Garin Auld uncovers the secrets of London’s leading wholesale fresh produce market and what sets it apart.
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UK food and beverage export figures reach record heights
According to data from the FDF, UK food and drink exports have reached record figures in the first half of 2023.
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It’s brightening up for Hawaiian papaya growers
President of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association Eric Weinert explains why the sector has recovered significantly in 2023.
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Rerouting rice supply: VeeTee reflects on rice shortages in Asia
With extreme weather impacting rice yields across Asia, Moni Varma explains how VeeTee has been navigating soaring prices and adjusting its supply chain.
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Aldi launches takeaway pizza delivery service
Discount supermarket Aldi is launching a pizza delivery service in popular student cities Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
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More than 1 in 4 universities operate a food bank, research reveals
According to latest research, more than a quarter of universities in the UK are operating a food bank for students amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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The long road of Brexit: A shifting regulatory reality
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation discusses how numerous Brexit import pushbacks have affected the sector and what the supply chain might look like in a post-Brexit world.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US involving incorrect allergen labelling.
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Nestlé to acquire majority stake in Brazilian chocolate company
Advent International has agreed to let Nestlé acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a premium chocolate company in Brazil.
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Owner of Slug & Lettuce to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates pubs, has said that it will be using “dynamic pricing”, charging more for drinks during busy hours, reports claim.
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Just Eat for Business to carry out carbon labelling trial
Hoping to raise awareness of the carbon impact of office food, Just Eat for Business will be carrying out a carbon labelling trial.
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Costa recalls products warning they “may contain small stones”
Coffee shop chain Costa is recalling various sandwiches and wraps as the products “may contain small stones”.
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“Green nudges” cut plastic waste in takeaway food delivery
With the help of “green nudges”, a popular food delivery platform in China increased the share of no-cutlery orders by 648 percent, according to study.
