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HelloFresh reports big customer increase as demand continues to surge
Meal kit company HelloFresh has reported an increase of more than three million customers in a year, as the pandemic drives consumers online.
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US legislators under pressure to pass home cooking laws
Districts across the US are coming under increasing pressure to accept legislation that would allow chefs to sell food cooked at home in order to make a living despite the devastation COVID-19 has caused to the food industry.
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Transatlantic letter urges EU and US to drop tariff war
The tariff war resulted from a dispute over civil aircraft subsidies and has affected several other sectors, not least the spirits trade, which has seen tough import duties placed on its products.
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Nestlé announces plans to close UK factory
Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé has announced plans to close one of its UK factories, with investments into other plants in the UK to be made instead.
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Sustainable food brands reap benefits
Consumers are willing to pay more for genuinely sustainable food brands, explains Lindsay Parry from Nepa UK, as she shares important consumer insights…
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Exports to the EU down 40.9 percent on February 2020, according to FDF
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) trade report for February makes for concerning reading for the food industry, as the dairy and meat sectors find themselves hardest hit.
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70 vegan trademarks registered in 2020 as sector growth continues
The growing popularity of vegan food shows no sign of slowing down, with financial firms predicting large growth ahead for the sector.
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Five predictions driving transformation in the food and beverage industry
Marcel Koks offers his forecast into the future of food and drink and how technology, such as data driven decisions, will influence the sector in the coming years.
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Greater support needed for UK food and drink exporters
An industry report published this week highlights the need for greater support for the UK food and drink export industry.
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Call to arms for American artisan cheesemakers
Artisanal cheesemaking is an emerging industry in the US, peeking through the stronghold of the traditional mass-produced cheese for which it’s known.1 However, recent research reveals that this small-scale dairy community is in need of support if it’s to thrive in the future.
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Siemens calls for collaboration between food and manufacturing industries
Manufacturing giant Siemens has released a research paper calling for better cooperation between food and drink companies and heavy manufacturing firms.
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Could solar-dried papaya relieve malnutrition in Ethiopia?
A new project is hoping to make better use of the papaya harvest to relieve malnutrition in Ethiopia by creating more low-cost food options.
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Income more important than good land when it comes to food security
Researchers from Dartmouth College found that the quality of agricultural land was not as important as household income when it comes to predicting food insecurity.
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Love it or hate it – Marmite is back
With pints being pulled in pubs and bars once again this week, Marmite-lovers also have a reason to celebrate – production issues are set to be eased thanks to the return of one crucial ingredient.
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Molson Coors signs new “beyond beer” partnerships
Molson Coors is well-known for its portfolio of beer and cider brands, but the group is making moves in other markets within the beverage sector.
