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Average grocery bill could rise by £380
As prices continue to rise, shoppers could be mitigating higher grocery bills by opting for own-branded products over branded items, according to the latest market research.
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Episode 26 – The history of the potato
The New Food editorial team take you on another historical journey - this time to 1800s Ireland as they seek to find out what caused the potato famine and ask whether it could have been prevented.
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How do we eradicate child labour in the food and beverage industry?
Joshua Minchin examines the need for a more united approach from the food and beverage industry to eliminate child labour from the sector.
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Listen to farmers when making trade deals, says committee report
A report published by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has shot a warning to the UK Government, asking that it listen to famers and food producers when it negotiates trade deals in the future.
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UK dairy – ups, downs and everything you need to know
At the Dairy UK annual dinner, Arla UK Managing Director called on the UK government to not lump the dairy sector with any further admin, whilst MP Alicia Kearns hinted at new regulations forthcoming. Here's our Editor's breakdown of the speeches.
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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.
