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Using satellites to tackle modern slavery
Researchers carry out novel approach using satellites in an effort to improve the lives of migrant workers in Southern Greece and tackle modern slavery.
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Farmers see more success in creative communities research suggests
Associate professor Todd Schmit and his research team claim to have found data that suggests communities that possess more non-profits, social enterprises and creative industries help farmers prosper.
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European packaged food industry facing crucial H2 new report says
Senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Duncan Fox thinks changing consumer habits towards local food has changed the way the industry will operate in the future.
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Healthier foods three times more expensive than unhealthy options
The Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report has revealed some alarming gaps between rich and poor households when it comes to the quality and nutritional value of the food they are consuming, while some campaign groups are already calling for more legislation for unhealthy foods.
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The sustainable future of food in the workplace
The catering industry is responding to an increased focus on health, wellbeing and sustainability. The challenge: to provide wholesome food that meets crucial corporate social responsibility targets, while answering consumer demand for nutrition. Ryan Holmes considers whether seasonal supply chains and plant-based diets hold the answer.
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‘We don’t need civil servants, we need commercial deal makers’ says UK farming group
The UK farming sector is calling for urgent support from the UK Government to bolster its capacity for sustainable business operation in the absence of standards equivalence in trade deals.
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Princes announces £60 million investment in Cardiff site
Food manufacturer Princes is planning its largest every investment in soft drinks in the Welsh capital, as it looks to expand its product range beyond fruit juice.
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Kerry purchases preservation specialist Niacet
Kerry hopes the acquisition of the preservative specialist will enhance its own food protection business and allow it to expand its product range to a broader market.
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FSA serves up COVID-19 consumer insights report
Helen Heard, Senior Social Science Research Officer, shares insight on the consumer impact of the pandemic as the monthly COVID-19 Consumer Tracker completes its 12th wave.
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UK exports to EU down nearly 50 percent says FDF
The FDF’s Q1 Trade Snapshot has revealed a significant decline in EU export and imports, with exports falling by £2 billion compared to the same period in 2019.
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Australian trade deal spells good news for whisky with UK farmers worried
The trade deal has been welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, but the NFU has its doubts over whether the pact can uphold UK animal welfare standards sufficiently.
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Whitepaper: The business case for digital transformation
In a market that is ripe with software solutions, many manufacturers struggle to determine where to invest digital transformation resources.
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Taco Bell to offer free tacos to vaccinated individuals in California
Taco Bell has joined other food industry giants such as Unilever in offering out free food to vaccinated individuals, as the US looks to drive its vaccination programme onwards.
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How to stay competitive in the meal kit market
HelloFresh Head Chef Andre Dupin reveals how one of the meal kit sector's leading brands stays ahead in a very competitive market.
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Weetabix shortage warnings issued as workers vote to strike
Weetabix has been accused by Unite of “fire and rehire” plans, while the cereal manufacturer says its ways of working have to evolve to remain competitive.
