All Trade, economics & market risk articles – Page 22
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NewsAldi extends Flake Bake range after one million patties sold
Aldi will launch a new Flake Bake chicken patty on 12 March 2025, following huge demand for the brand’s Jamaican-inspired beef patties.
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The illegal meat timebomb ticking louder and louder but the government has cloth ears….
The UK's illegal meat crisis is spiralling out of control. Professor Chris Elliott warns that government inaction risks devastating consequences for food safety and farming.
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NewsLab-grown food could hit UK supermarket shelves by 2027
Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products.
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Recall Roundup: Nestlé cereal choking hazard and US vegetable mix botulism risk
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (28 February- 6 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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ArticleInternational Women’s Day: segueing into everyday
Mecca Ibrahim, co-founder of Women In The Food Industry, argues that gender equality in food production is not just a moral issue but a business necessity. With progress slow and setbacks increasing, the industry must act now to drive meaningful change.
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ArticleThe cascading food safety impacts of tariffs on the food industry
Benjamin Miller at The Acheson Group explores how the recent US tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports could send shockwaves through the food supply chain, creating new and complex safety risks.
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NewsFood Standards Agency unveils new allergen communication 'expectations' for UK food businesses
The FSA is updating its best practice guidance on food allergen information for food businesses to ensuring greater safety and inclusion for customers with food hypersensitivities.
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NewsCarrefour joins global push for tuna transparency in supply chains
The French retailer strengthens its commitment to responsible seafood sourcing by signing The Nature Conservancy’s Tuna Transparency Pledge, joining a global effort to ensure full monitoring across industrial tuna fisheries by 2027.
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NewsThird of children set to be overweight or obese by 2050, study warns
A shocking new study has forecast that by 2050, one in three children and adolescents across the globe will be overweight or obese, with drastic increases expected within just the next five years. Experts warn urgent action is needed now to avoid an irreversible public health crisis.
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NewsTHRIVING Food Futures hub set to shape UK’s net zero food policies
The new research hub aims to reshape UK food policies, promoting sustainable, healthy diets to tackle climate and public health challenges.
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Recall Roundup: red & yellow food dye and Listeria monocytogenes
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (21-27 February 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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NewsKraft Heinz charts course for growth as CEO Abrams-Rivera tackles 2024 headwinds
Kraft Heinz faced a challenging 2024, but CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera is steering the company towards a future of growth. Despite a dip in sales, the company maintained strong cash flow and is focused on innovation and expansion in 2025.
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NewsAldi and Lidl lead UK supermarket pay race with latest wage increases
Aldi and Lidl compete for the UK’s top-paying supermarket spot with new wage increases ahead of the government's minimum wage hike in April.
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Trumpian America: staring at a food safety crisis
Baffled by the machinations of Donald Trump, Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the US President’s impact on food safety…and it’s not good.
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NewsUK food industry demands stronger protections for delivery riders amid rising attacks
More than 30 UK food businesses are calling on the Government to extend new Crime & Policing Bill protections to delivery riders.
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NewsFood4Education’s Wawira Njiru recognised as a 2025 CNBC Changemaker
Wawira Njiru, CEO of Food4Education, has been named on CNBC’s 2025 Changemakers list for transforming school feeding in Africa.
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Lidl takes social shopping to new heights with TikTok Shop launch
Lidl becomes the 'first supermarket' to launch on TikTok Shop, offering exclusive high-protein bundles and supporting the NSPCC.
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ArticleBiomass fermentation: collaborating to realise its potential
Biomass fermentation is emerging as a sustainable solution to feed a growing global population, offering protein-rich ingredients produced quickly and efficiently. Yet, as MISTA’s Céline Schiff-Deb explains, unlocking its full potential will require collaboration, innovation and overcoming key industry challenges.
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NewsWalmart partners with Helios AI to climate-proof its global agri-food supply chain
Walmart partners with Helios AI to climate-proof its agricultural supply chain using AI-driven climate risk forecasting and solutions.
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NewsEstrella Galicia expands UK presence with new subsidiary
Estrella Galicia has established a UK subsidiary following strong sales growth, aiming to enhance distribution and customer engagement in the British market.