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NHS Trust opens food bank to help workers amid cost-of-living crisis
An NHS trust has set up a food bank for staff who can’t afford basics as the UK continues to struggle with the cost of living.
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Watch: Where will the cannabis industry be in five years’ time?
Hear from the foremost experts of the cannabis food and beverage industry as they make their predictions on where their sector will be in five years' time.
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Children in England face food poisoning because of cost-of-living crisis
Children in England have experienced food poisoning due to parents turning off fridges and freezers overnight in a bid to cut back on bills.
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60 Second News – 20 May 2022
The New Food editorial team gives you your rapid food and beverage update in just 60 seconds.
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How the cost-of-living crisis is impacting children
School meals could become smaller across the UK due to inflation, warns the Chief Executive of a large food wholesaler.
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Processed potato products sales soar
A new study predicts a rise in the demand for processed potato products, including those of the mashed, fried and sweet variety.
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Exploring an agroecological solution for agricultural issues
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Nature, net zero and food security: New Food shares some of the key takeaways from The Soil Association’s agroecology-focused conference.
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Brown sugar on the up!
A new report finds that the sale of brown sugar is rising, as it predicts significant growth for this sweet category over the next five years.
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The birds and the butterflies: making responsible wine
The wine market is one of the most competitive around, so how do you stand out in such a crowded space? Ari Walker, founder of Integrated Beverage Group, explains how his company is changing the way wine is produced one bottle at a time.
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FDA addresses infant formula shortage
The FDA has released a statement announcing flexibility on infant formula importation to increase its availability during a nationwide shortage.
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Wine exports increase in US
US wine exports have increased significantly despite numerous challenges, according to a new report.
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“Don’t accept alcohol industry gifts” commentators tell WHO Foundation
Commentators in the BMJ journal say accepting gifts from the alcohol industry goes against what the Foundation stands for as it sells products that impact consumer health.
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HFSS regulations delayed as cost-of-living crisis rages
Bans on multi-buy offers and advertising of unhealthy HFSS foods has been delayed for at least a year, as the UK Government seeks to ensure the new rules do not exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis.
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Why is Sri Lanka facing food and fuel shortages?
Sri Lankan citizens still have no access to necessities, including food, as the country’s economic crisis worsens. Abi Sritharan looks at what has led the once thriving region to take a turn for the worse.
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MP faces backlash after claiming there’s no “massive use” for food banks
MP Lee Anderson is called “out of touch” after making another controversial claim; this time about food banks and the people that use them.
