All Trade, economics & market risk articles – Page 41
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NewsTesco to sell food bank donation bags in 300 stores
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that small donation pre-filled bags with items “most needed by food banks” will be available to buy and donate in 300 stores this summer.
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ArticleProtein diversification: a win for people and planet
Andy Zynga outlines why protein diversification is an “urgent necessity” in today’s world and why it benefits both people and the planet.
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Recall Roundup: Pathogens and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls from the UK and US including mayonnaise being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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NewsFifth of households struggle with healthy food costs, MPs warn
A fifth of UK households are “struggling to get access to good quality food at reasonable prices”, meaning they opt for unhealthy alternatives, according to MPs.
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NewsPepsiCo and Walmart join forces to invest in farmers
PepsiCo and Walmart have launched a seven-year collaboration, pursuing $120 million worth of investments to support US and Canadian farmers.
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NewsFood insecurity reaches 25 percent in parts of the UK
The FSA has released the results of a survey revealing levels of food insecurity reached 25 percent between October 2022 and January 2023 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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NewsJeremy Clarkson warns Hawkstone cider may "explode"
TV personality Jeremy Clarkson has flagged a safety concern with Hawkstone cider, warning consumers that some bottles of the cider might "explode”.
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ArticleRefocusing on quality to strengthen consumer trust
Christina Jackson outlines how the food industry can rebuild trust among quality-conscious consumers during the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsTop five prebiotic rich foods revealed
Researchers have highlighted the top five foods that you should take note of when looking for what packs the greatest prebiotic punch.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US due to allergens not being mentioned on the label.
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Lidl first supermarket to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in bottles
Lidl GB has announced that it will be incorporating Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles in the UK supermarket first.
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NewsAspartame “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, confirms WHO
Today the World Health Organization has released the impacts of non-sugar sweetener aspartame and has confirmed that it is “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.
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Recall Roundup: Sharp objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food products being recalled in the UK and US due to safety concerns.
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NewsLack of vegan food legal definition could cost lives, CTSI warns
In its new report, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has warned that the lack of legal definition for vegan food puts those with allergies at risk.
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NewsUS reported food insecurity rate hits 17 percent
According to data from the June Consumer Food Insights Report, food insecurity in the US has hit 17 percent, matching the rate in March 2022.
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NewsPrime time for investigation? US Senator urges FDA action
In recent statements, Majority Leader for the United States Senate Chuck Schumer has urged the FDA to investigate Prime drinks for their “absurd caffeine content”.
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ArticleGetting novel foods to market
In this article, experts discuss the how the FSA is considering a range of possible proposals for novel food approval and facilitating how to get new food products to market in the UK more quickly.
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NewsHeinz unveils Culinary Tomatoes range
Heinz is launching its new Culinary Tomatoes range which uses “only the finest Heinz tomatoes”.
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NewsSainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its “by Sainsbury’s” steaks
Claiming it will save “over 10 million pieces of plastic each year”, Sainsbury’s has introduced cardboard trays for some of its steaks.
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NewsDo food labels create confusion about animal welfare?
According to a team of academics there is ongoing consumer “confusion about food labels related to animal welfare”.