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African Cocoa Marketplace launches innovative new platform to boost global trade
ACM's new platform fills a longstanding gap in the African cocoa market, providing a cutting-edge solution for supply chain visibility and market access.
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Von der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
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UK Government urged to develop holistic national food security strategy
A new report is urging ministers to develop a national food security strategy that encompasses the entire food system, extending beyond farming to include manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
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Labour shortages bite into US food and beverage industry
The latest report from Expert Market suggests that the US food and beverage industry is facing severe labour shortages.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
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Are vegetable oils the biggest food fraud risk?
Professor Chris Elliott delves into why vegetable oils are particularly prone to food fraud, examining historical cases, current vulnerabilities, and potential solutions.
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Meatly makes history with first European cultivated meat sale authorisation
Regulatory approval has been given to Meatly, making it the first European company to be authorised to sell cultivated meat.
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Euros bolster supermarket sales while inflation dips
Latest data has revealed that the UEFA European Championship played a role in boosting grocery sales, with consumers purchasing an increased amount of beer, crisps and snacks.
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NCSA researchers launch app to combat food insecurity
Researchers based in the US have developed a new app that they claim tackles supply chain and food insecurity issues.
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Labour’s six food pledges: From trade to junk food ads
Here, AIMS’ Tony Goodger outlines Labour's economic growth and food security pledges from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first Cabinet meeting.
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The emerging significance of corruption in our global food system
Professor Chris Elliott describes how corruption significantly impacts the food system, as revealed by a comprehensive study on food-related corruption, highlighting five major types.
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Aldi sets sights on further UK expansion
Discount supermarket Aldi has unveiled plans to open a further 10 stores in the UK over the coming months.
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The AIMS manifesto for a modern UK food chain
With the UK general election drawing closer, AIMS’ Jason Aldiss advocates for modernised food regulations, improved technologies, and streamlined oversight to support the UK's meat industry and consumer safety.
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Popeyes opens 50th store in the UK since 2021
Quick service chicken restaurant Popeyes is opening its 50th store in the UK and has shared plans for further expansion.
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UK consumers visiting supermarkets less
Although take home grocery sales have risen, data from Kantar has revealed growth in supermarket footfall in the UK has stalled.
