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FAO rolls out global COVID-19 food policy toolkit
The Food and Agriculture Policy Decision Analysis (FAPDA) platform allows food and agricultural policy makers to rapidly review and assess how other countries are responding to COVID-19.
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Foodwatch calls for action to ensure EU food safety during COVID-19 crisis
Campaign group Foodwatch has sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety expressing concerns about food safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Food supply chain disruptions in Southeast Asia could spell trouble
Food supply chain disruptions caused by Covid-19 may lead to increased food security challenges in ASEAN.
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Coronavirus: How is industry coping?
Five experts from leading food and beverage companies share their lessons and solutions in the fight against coronavirus...
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How COVID-19 is affecting livestock prices
After widespread panic buying and frozen food stockpiling, demand for meat products has shifted. Here, Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), details the implications for the meat and livestock industries.
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Western Growers launch leafy greens food safety platform
The interactive website aims to easily allow the public to participate in routine discussions and process amendments that will ensure continuous improvement of the leafy green food safety preventive practices.
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Remote importer inspections to be conducted by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking measures to temporarily conduct remote importer inspections under FSVP due to COVID-19.
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FDA offers answer to shortage of shell eggs
The FDA is allowing temporary flexibility for shell egg packaging and labelling sold to consumers by retail food establishments.
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“No need to panic,” says FDA
Against a backdrop of empty supermarket shelves and worldwide concern over food supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA offers reassurance on US food safety and its supply chain.
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Bridging the gap between coffee grower and coffee drinker
Josh Holt, Founder of artisan, ethical coffee roaster Coffee Story, prides his company on bridging the gap between growers and consumers. Here, he tells New Food more about the start-ups endeavours.
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Healthy eating crucial in fight against COVID-19
Three leading food specialists say healthy eating is as important as social distancing in the fight against the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
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Episode Seven: Covid-19 and the food & beverage market
Three experts join New Food's Editor in this latest episode to offer advice and clarity on the coronavirus outbreak.
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Nestlé reports ‘significant progress’ in cocoa restoration efforts
The company has published its Cocoa & Forests Initiative report, highlighting key milestones achieved.
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Mondelēz International joins leading plastic waste initiatives
The initiatives share a collective ambition to address plastic waste and pollution at its source, by moving toward a circular economy where plastic stays in the economy and out of the environment.
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Doing the right thing – and benefitting the business
Food Industry Consultant, Lesley Thompson, summarises this year’s NSF International Conference, which outlined ways to create and maintain a healthy business culture.