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Food 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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Refocusing 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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How resilient are US food supply chains?
Researchers have carried out a study that they claim improves understanding surrounding agri-food supply chain security in the US.
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CPTPP – A different viewpoint
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Tony Goodger of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers highlights some exciting benefits for the UK meat sector through new trade deals.
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The Great Plains debate: preventing Dust Bowl 2.0
After a recent trip to Nebraska, Joshua Minchin examines the case for conservation on the Great Plains and highlights why the Dust Bowl still looms large in the memory of many.
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Healthy diets cost poorest more, claims report
The most recent edition of the Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report reveals just how expensive it can be to follow a nutritious diet.
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Grocery inflation falls to lowest level since 2022
According to latest data, grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, now sitting at 16.5 percent.
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Iceland pilots air fryer aisle
Iceland Foods is piloting an air fryer aisle following a study revealing 46 percent of Brits now own the kitchen appliance.
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Bipartisan letter argues against proposed steel tariffs
Thirty-six members of Congress have written a bipartisan letter to the Biden Administration urging it to oppose steel tariffs to protect consumers and manufacturers.
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Unilever to acquire Yasso in the US
Unilever has entered into an agreement to acquire premium Greek frozen yoghurt brand Yasso Holdings Inc in the US.
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Consumers found to prioritise price over health when food shopping
According to latest research, when healthy buying incentives are removed from food products, consumers choose price over health when shopping.
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Waitrose cuts prices of over 200 products
UK supermarket Waitrose has cut the price of various products including consumer favourites such as meat, bread and ice cream.
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Food System Resilience: Why it’s more important than ever
Professor Chris Elliott discusses how the UK can ensure it is food secure in a rapidly changing world that is facing various shocks.
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PepsiCo makes its biggest investment in 25 years
PepsiCo has invested £58 million into the Walkers manufacturing site in Leicester to make sustainable improvements.
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Sainsbury’s implements initiative to tackle food poverty
In the UK, supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has committed to donating 50p to Comic Relief for every product sold from its ‘Inspired to Cook’ Range.
