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Food prices are soaring and here’s why
Professor Chris Elliott discusses the reasons behind the increasing food prices, which will leave many facing the difficult decision of whether to heat their homes or feed their families.
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Data shows millions in the UK have experienced food insecurity recently
New data released by the Food Foundation reports that 8.8 percent of households (4.7 million adults) have experienced food insecurity in the past month.
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What a treat: confectionery sales expected to increase this Valentine’s Day
In news that is sure to sweeten the day of confectionery industry-leaders, research suggests that February 2022 could be a bumper month in terms of chocolate and sweet sales thanks to a certain romantic festival.
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Food industry breathes sigh of relief as CO2 agreement is reached
After months of speculation, the UK Government has announced that a manufacturing plant in Teesside will continue to operate after a deal was reached with the plant's owner.
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Colin v Cuthbert settled as supermarkets avoid caterpillar court case
Aldi says Cuthbert will be back on its shelves this spring after the discount retailer settled the copyright case lodged against it by Marks and Spencer.
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Collaboration is critical: 2022 must be the year to prioritise partnerships
Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director of The Consumer Goods Forum, discusses why collaboration within the food industry is critical if we are to halt the oncoming tide of climate change.
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Inflation hits hard: why we’re losing customers to food banks
The UK inflation rate has risen to its highest in 30 years, and prices of everyday essentials are on the up, so what does this mean for the citizens of the fifth richest country in the world?
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Five key food and beverage industry trends for 2022
New Food’s Assistant Editor, Joshua Minchin, looks back on his predictions for 2021 and makes five more for the year ahead.
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BSE detected on a farm in Canada
Several countries, including China, have halted imports of Canadian beef as a result of the detection of atypical BSE on a Canadian farm.
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The scheme to rewild Britain is wildly off the mark
Professor Chris Elliott offers his thoughts on the rewild scheme, which will see £800 million go to landowners to plant trees and restore wetlands, but there are fears that this will cause serious food security issues and even put small farms out of business.
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Conquering the chocolate market
Founder of ChocXO, Richard Foley, shares his journey towards creating his leading chocolate company and how the brand is disrupting the industry.
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How locavores can improve global food systems
Locavores believe in eating locally grown/produced food, but is this the most sustainable choice? Biosystems engineer, Lisa De Vellis examines how locavores and global food producers can happily coexist for the benefit of us all.
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Fighting exploitation
Troy Pearley explains the farmer-centric business model of Divine Chocolate and how its structure helps create a fairer industry that projects the voices of minority groups.
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Going online: The benefits for confectionery manufacturers
There are plenty of benefits to going digital, but an equal number of obstacles; New Food hears from SugarSin’s Clare Turnbull on what opportunities await those willing to make the leap.
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JBS announces King’s Group acquisition
JBS says the acquisition of the brand will enable it to distribute authentic Italian meat products with protected origin status, with potential growth of King’s Group into the US on the horizon for JBS.
