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Global food prices show mixed trends in 2024, reports FAO
Despite a 2.1 percent average annual decline, 2024 saw a volatile food commodity market, with sugar and cereals dropping, while vegetable oils, dairy, and meats surged.
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What role does AI play in unlocking the food and drink sector’s £14bn growth opportunity?
The food and drink industry not only has the keys to unlock £14bn in value for the UK economy but the sector could also become a world-class case study for delivering economic growth through digital innovation, believes Tom Clayton, CEO at IntelliAM.
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What does 2025 hold for food systems?
Reflecting on the challenges and opportunities in reshaping food systems, Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, explores 2024's key lessons.
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Episode 68: The 2024 Roundup
In this final episode of 2024, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell provides a quick roundup of the biggest industry stories and talking points of the past year.
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The UK Food Security Report 2024 – what’s important and what’s missing?
Professor Chris Elliott critiques the UK Food Security Report 2024, spotlighting three significant omissions impacting national and global food security.
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New AI-powered nutrition scoring system aims to improve health equity across the US
Journey Foods and Goodr partner to launch an AI-driven nutrition scoring system aimed at improving health and food access.
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EU foodborne illness report shows alarming trends, with fatalities at a decade-high
The latest EU One Health Zoonoses Report reveals a concerning rise in foodborne illness cases, hospitalisations, and fatalities.
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European food giants urge Commissioner Hansen for greener EU agriculture policies
Major food companies advocate for EU agricultural reforms to accelerate sustainable farming, support farmers and address other environmental concerns.
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New Food Issue 3 2024
5 December 2024 | By
Discover the latest advancements in food technology with New Food Issue 3 of 2024. From AI and blockchain to food safety and sustainability in brewing and dairy.
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Bovaer: a lot of hot air or a sinister plot?
This week, Professor Chris Elliott wades in on the widespread unrest surrounding the dairy feed additive trial…
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Episode 66: Emerging trends influencing the nutraceutical industry with Herbochem
In this week's episode, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Karthik Kondepudi, Partner at Herbochem to discuss the emerging trends shaping the nutraceutical industry.
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New framework signed to tackle child labour in West Africa’s cocoa-growing regions
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and the cocoa industry sign a landmark agreement to combat child labour and improve community welfare.
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Episode 65: Shaping the food industry’s future with Food Matters Live
In this week's episode, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Briony Mansell-Lewis, Managing Director for Food Matters Live, to discuss the importance of live events in shaping the food industry's future
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UK scientists unveil light-optimising greenhouse coating to extend produce growing seasons
The innovative spray converts sunlight into red light, boosting crop yields and extending growing seasons in less sunny countries like the UK.
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Perpetuating a cost-of-living challenge
Clive Black examines the consequences of Rachel Reeves' Budget on the UK food system, warning of higher food prices, reduced consumer choice, and a challenging road ahead for businesses and households alike.
