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How are consumers changing their festive food choices?
Research has revealed that a quarter of UK adults will be scaling back their Christmas meal this year due to the current financial pressures.
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24 employees made redundant as VBites falls into administration
VBites, a vegan food company owned by Heather Mills, ex-wife of Paul McCartney, has fallen into administration blaming “rising raw material costs and energy prices”, reports reveal.
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Chefs and cultured meat: A recipe for culinary revolution
Sharing insights from CMS23, Philip Saneski reveals the collaborative journey of chefs and cultured meat firms, pioneering innovations and forging a sustainable culinary landscape to spark consumer interest.
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The meat of the matter: how livestock fared at COP28
Michael Victor reveals the ways in which COP28 prioritised food and agriculture, highlighting crucial links between climate change, farming, and the need for nuanced solutions.
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Lidl scraps “Use By” dates on all own brand milk and yoghurts
Discount retailer Lidl GB has committed to changing the labelling of certain dairy products in a bid to prevent food waste.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight food recalls in the UK and US including a popular chocolate being recalled due to it containing pieces of rubber.
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Securing food safety: FSS on combating crime and staff shortages
Chair of Food Standards Scotland Heather Kelman sits down with New Food to discuss the regulator’s food safety priorities, including tackling crime, staff shortages and import controls for safer food practices.
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Clean Food Group awarded £1M for low-emission systems project
The UK Government has awarded £1 million in funding to the Clean Food Group for a project to advance novel low-emission food production systems in the UK.
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The future of food lies in the hands of food science and technology
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on recent events in Thailand and explains why he is filled with optimism for the future…
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Our bitter-sweet tooth: The dark side of mass-produced chocolate
Dr Johnny Drain bites into the bittersweet truth about chocolate, noting ethics, sustainability, and a cocoa-free future to address challenges.
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FDF urges Government to prioritise manufacturing policies
As a way to boost investment, the FDF has called on the UK Government to prioritise policies that support food and drink manufacturers.
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FSA urges consumers not to buy fake Wonka and Prime bars
Members of the public have been warned by the FSA to not buy or eat fake Wonka or Prime chocolate bars as they are potentially “unsafe to eat”.
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Decoding the natural product demand puzzle
Data shows there’s growing consumer demand for natural foods, but despite many attempts to clarify what 'natural' means, to consumers and to the industry, there's still much confusion. Applied Futurist Tom Cheesewright explores what consumers are actually looking for when it comes natural and how ingredients like almonds can help…
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Trading Standards expert wins consumer protection award
Alison Richardson from Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards has won the Megan Lee Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
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Recall roundup: Sulphites and contamination
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US, including Tesco recalling garden peas that contain an unknown type of berry.
