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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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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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Ukraine sues Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over food import bans
Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization regarding its neighbouring countries’ agricultural import bans, reports claim.
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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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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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UK labelled “toxic poster child of Europe” by pesticide campaigners
Campaigners have branded the UK as the “toxic poster child of Europe” after the UK government fails to ban numerous “highly hazardous pesticides”.
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Harnessing food tech to reshape the food industry
Rogério Peres, Chief Information Officer at JBS discusses how AI is revolutionising the way we produce, process, distribute, and consume food.
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Industry responds to fifth delay for post-Brexit food import checks
With the UK Government announcing that post-Brexit fresh food import checks are being pushed back for the fifth time, various members of the food industry share their opinion on what this might mean for the sector.
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“The food industry shows university isn’t the only route to success”
Dermot Hawkins, Finnebrogue Operations' Director, explains his view on why businesses in the food sector should be investing in people that demonstrate hard work, personal development and social mobility regardless of their educational background.
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Price of rice reaches 15 year high in Asia, reports claim
According to reports, rice prices have reached a 15 year high in Asia in the midst of weather and exportation concerns.
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FDA unveils first Deputy Commissioner for Humans Foods Program
The FDA has revealed that James “Jim” Jones will be the first Deputy Commissioner for its Human Foods Program.
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Wendy’s to develop 200 restaurants in Australia
A new master franchise agreement for Australia has been announced by The Wendy’s Company and Flynn Restaurant Group, with the aim to open 200 restaurants in Australia by 2034.
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Subway makes changes to its senior leadership team
With Subway’s President of North America stepping down at the end of the calendar year, the chain has announced who will be taking on the role, along with numerous other leadership changes.
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Menu font size can influence healthier food choices, study claims
According to a study, restaurants can “persuade” customers to make healthier food choices by adjusting the font size on menus.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup, we look at food recalls including soft serve ice creams being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
