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Government workers in Sri Lanka given day off to grow crops
Government workers have been given Fridays off as Sri Lanka battles crippling food and fuel prices, with hunger looming large over the South Asian island.
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Government Food Strategy: A strategy without a plan
Following the reveal of the Government Food Strategy, Professor Chris Elliott explains why the whitepaper is such a disappointment to the UK food and agricultural sectors – and actually for all of us.
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Pret a Manger announces expansion into Spain and Portugal
The popular coffee and sandwich chain has announced it will be launching on the Iberian peninsula after agreeing a deal with a restaurant group.
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“Thin gruel” – Government food strategy blasted by industry
The Government Food Strategy white paper, published today, has come in for considerable criticism from the food industry, with many claiming it lack substance and planning.
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Mexican food sector in store for $100 billion period of growth
A new report has predicted a healthy period of growth for the Mexican food sector, with an escalating desire for convenience food said to be behind the increase.
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US food inflation rates show brutal increase once again
US food inflation hit another record high last month, with the food at home sector in particular returning worrying results.
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FDF publishes trade strategy to boost British imports and exports
The FDF has published a report which provides a framework for the UK Government to use when negotiating new trade deals with other countries.
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United Nations and Uber unite to help deliver food in Ukraine
Uber has announced that it is helping the UN deliver food and water supplies to war-torn parts of Ukraine by giving the World Food Programme access to its delivery platform.
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Five good reasons to build a mushroom farm
Daniel Dajewski, CEO and co-founder of Agro-Projects Group, explains why more and more investors are considering entering the mushroom business.
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What are UK shoppers looking for in supermarkets?
Following a survey it conducted, GlobalData has concluded that supermarket loyalty schemes will be key for customer retention in the UK during the current cost-of-living crisis.
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Are beverages the key to greater consumer participation in cannabis?
As cannabis becomes available to more and more people through gradual legalisation, does the beverage represent the most familiar and easiest delivery system to new consumers? New Food’s Joshua Minchin finds out.
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Reducing a common air pollutant could increase crop yields
A Stanford University-led study suggests that less air pollution leads to “dramatic gains” in crop yields.
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Re-inventing in-store bakeries
Paul Baker, Co-founder of St Pierre Groupe, analyses in-store bakeries and how they can be reinvented.
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FDF finds UK food and drink trade exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The latest FDF Trade Snapshot report shows that food and drink trade in and out of the UK has "recovered very well" as it surpasses pre-pandemic levels.
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How do wine tariffs impact consumers and producers?
A new study finds that wine is often used as a scapegoat in trade disputes, resulting in damaging consequences for consumers and produces alike.
