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Cargill opens new $150 million pectin plant in Brazil
The new pectin plant also has significant sustainability credentials, with Cargill confirming it will be run on thermal energy generated from biomass and biogas.
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UK supply chain woes continue as M&S blames EHC officials
Marks and Spencer has flagged up difficulties with Export Health Certificates as a potential cause for the UK’s supply chain difficulties, which show no signs of stopping.
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Food prices rising in Sri Lanka as forex crisis continues
Reports from Sri Lanka suggest the food situation there is worsening, with prices soaring and government-backed measures to seize food stocks in force.
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UK food and drink sales to non-EU countries back to pre-pandemic levels
With trading difficulties with EU continuing, UK exports to non-EU countries have flourished and have almost returned to levels seen before the onset of the pandemic.
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Red diesel changes unfair on businesses, says Cold Chain Federation
A change in the way tax is rebated for red diesel has sparked anger within the food industry, with one body claiming the decision has “undermined confidence.”
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Food prices are going to rise – and rise substantially
Professor Chris Elliott looks at the current and future issues the food sector faces and criticises the UK government’s intervention – or lack of – in helping us overcome these obstacles.
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Why has Mcdonald’s run out of milkshakes?
As McDonald’s announces it has run out of milkshakes in its GB restaurants, it’s time to ask why the UK is running out of some food items – is it Brexit or the pandemic?
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Expert insight and updates on brewing & beverages
Whether you're interested in finding out about the challenges of the tea supply chain and what big players like Twinings are doing to help, or learning more about the recent EU-US trade spat on spirits, we have you covered...
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New Food Issue 4 2021
Issue 4 2021 of New Food is now available to read online, featuring stories on food safety and beverages, plus an interview with Victory Hemp on the potential new meat analogue to watch!
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Plant-based protein market to top $150 billion by 2030
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the plant-based market in the years to come, with an expected population boom creating higher demand for meat and dairy alternatives.
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Article: Dairy warms to digital twins
Dairy processors are adapting digital twins, a new solution that enables manufacturers to model production processes and asset performance in a safe, virtual environment.
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What’s eating away at UK consumers?
Following the publication of ‘Wave 2’ from its ‘Food and You 2’ survey, the FSA’s Lucy King highlights the key learnings.
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Why industry must act now on the recommendations set out by the National Food Strategy
Professor Chris Elliott offers his overview of what Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy means for us all and why the food and drink sector mustn’t wait for government’s decision to act.
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New plan unveiled to boost Welsh food and drink sales
A new and “real” opportunity to lead to a growth in Welsh food and drink sectors has been revealed in a new plan.
