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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.
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How can we achieve Net Zero?
Following a virtual panel last week on how the food and drink sector can get to Net Zero, New Food’s Editor Bethan Grylls recaps the highlights, including the obstacles and the potential solutions.
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Brits beat more than 800 million eggs as baking craze quantified
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With more of us than ever picking up a whisk over the past 12 months, Alzheimer’s Society is calling for budding bakers to take part in its annual Cupcake Day to raise money for the charity.
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Pizza Express tipping controversy sparks discussion around legislation
Pizza Express has changed the way tips paid via credit or debit card are allocated between waiting staff and kitchen staff, raising the conversation of potential legislation on tipping from the UK Government.
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Why cheese continues to be a hit with consumers
Heloise Le Norcy-Trott, Group Marketing Director for Lactalis UK & Ireland, explains why one of the most popular food products with the longest history continues to resonate with modern consumers.
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Coca-Cola pulls energy drinks line from US market
The drinks giant has halted its line of energy drinks in the US despite strong growth for the sector, though it still owns a majority stake in Monster.
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Beverage market expected to grow with cans on the rise
The canned beverage market is expected to grow significantly in the years to 2028, while the functional beverage market is also slated to increase in size.
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The sector that refuses to melt – why the future is bright for ice cream
Zeilca Carr, CEO of the Ice Cream Alliance, assesses the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to the ice cream sector and looks ahead to a brighter future.
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The Australian trade deal could crush UK farming sector
This week, Chris Elliott looks at the pending trade deal with Australia and warns that the UK’s farming sector might well be the sacrificial lamb, as he fears promises will be broken.
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Scottish diet at heart of FSS five-year strategy
The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its strategic goals for the next five years, which it says will focus on the issues that “matter most” to the Scottish people, including plans to tackle obesity.
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Late strawberry season means bigger and juicier berries
British strawberry season officially kicks off today, with a later than usual start leading to bigger and juicier strawberries for UK consumers than they might normally find.
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Climate change threatens one third of food producing regions
New study highlights the global regions that will be most affected by climate change – and worryingly, they are those least capable of adapting.
