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How is FSS taming the perfect storm?
After attending the IFST Spring Conference 2023, Grace Galler reports on how Food Standards Scotland is tackling food insecurity and health and nutrition concerns.
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Mars discloses leadership changes
Keeping the industry in the loop of leadership changes, Mars Food UK and Mars Wrigley UK have announced adjustments to their businesses’ leadership teams. From 1 May 2023, Matt Boulter will be appointed as Sales Director of Mars Wrigley UK while the current sales director, Nick Reade, will join Mars…
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Food inflation at highest level in over 45 years
The Office for National Statistics has announced that food inflation climbed to 19.2 percent in March 2023.
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Government lifts bird housing restrictions
The UK Government has lifted the mandatory bird housing rule for poultry and captive birds across England and Wales.
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Are food insecurity rates in the US being inaccurately reported?
According to research, food insecurity rates in the US may be under-reported by as much as one-third.
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“Fight Hunger. Spark Change” back for 10th annual campaign
Assisting Feeding America, Walmart and Sam’s Clubs are launching “Fight Hunger. Spark Change”, a campaign fighting food insecurity, for the tenth time.
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Tesco launches “fully circular” ready meal packaging initiative
In collaboration with Faerch Group, Tesco has launched a ready meal initiative that recycles use plastic food trays back into packaging.
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Our latest US industry report: State of the Industry
State of the Industry is a new food and beverage report that provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the industry.
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A new approach to alternative protein innovation
Maarten Geraets from seafood-based food producer Thai Union Group shares insight into the alternative protein market and product innovation.
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How much has the war in Ukraine cost the world in grain exports?
A study has found that disruptions in exports of grains from Ukraine and Russia cost the world’s economy more than $1.6 billion during the first year of war.
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Hellmann’s to provide free food parcels during Ramadan
Partnering with UK charity Human Appeal, Hellmann’s is launching “Iftar for All” to provide free food parcels during Ramadan.
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Aldi to donate up to 400,000 meals during Easter holidays
In a bid to support charities, community groups and food banks, Aldi has said that it will be donating up to 400,000 meals across the Easter holidays.
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Scientist to develop “game changing” fruit and veg coating
A scientist is developing an egg-based coating for fruit and vegetables that he says “could help to improve access to fresh produce in food deserts”.
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Essential workers struggle with food insecurity
The Food Foundation has released data revealing there are “huge numbers” of essential workers in the UK struggling to access enough food.
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Tackle food waste to fix our food systems
With global food systems wreaking havoc on our climate, Jamie Crummie asserts the best place to start with tackling this overwhelming problem is addressing food waste.
