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Don’t forget the grub!
Dr Clive Black from Shore Capital Markets reflects on the imperative for the agrifood sector to push its way to the top of the new UK Government’s agenda.
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PepsiCo and Feed the Children celebrate 30 years of fighting childhood hunger
PepsiCo Foods North America and Feed the Children celebrate their 30-year partnership, which has provided essential resources to over 30 communities across the U.S. as they work to combat childhood hunger.
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Episode 59: Transforming the cocoa supply chain
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Dr Kristy Leissle, CEO and founder of African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), sits down with Ben Cornwell to discuss the complexity of cocoa supply chains and ACM’s goal to not only streamline the process but also elevate the value of Africa’s cocoa.
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An assessment of the 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment
Professor Chris Elliott examines the recent Food Crime Strategic Assessment, highlighting critical risks to the UK food system and the need for annual evaluations.
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Smart lighting could be key to making vertical farming more cost-effective
Scientists have discovered how tailoring light conditions in vertical farms could reduce energy costs and improve plant health. This breakthrough could help make vertical farming systems more sustainable and scalable, addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population.
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Keeping animal welfare at the heart of our business
For New Food, Alexandre Mattos, Regional Manager at Seara UK & ROI, discusses Seara's unwavering commitment to animal welfare, which goes beyond ethical responsibility and is instead a core tenet of their operations and global sustainability strategy.
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New partnerships fuel Heineken’s journey to Net Zero emissions by 2030
Heineken announces three new technical partners for its global integrated Net Zero Production (i-NZP) programme, aiming to drive carbon reduction in its breweries by the end of the decade.
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New Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein Launches at NUS
National University of Singapore unveils new facility to advance alternative proteins
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Time for a UK food system industrial policy was yesterday, let’s press on!
Here, Dr Clive Black discusses the challenges the new Labour Government faces in addressing economic growth and food security in the UK. He argues for a more coordinated approach to the UK food system, proposing the creation of a dedicated Minister to oversee its evolution in a way that benefits…
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Von der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
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UK Government urged to develop holistic national food security strategy
A new report is urging ministers to develop a national food security strategy that encompasses the entire food system, extending beyond farming to include manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
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Labour shortages bite into US food and beverage industry
The latest report from Expert Market suggests that the US food and beverage industry is facing severe labour shortages.
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Episode 57: Tackling food insecurity
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Leah Hockley is joined by Erika Thiem, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America, to discuss how the nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programmes are enabling better access to food for consumers across the US that are…
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Brewing trouble: the rising costs of coffee in an unpredictable climate
Soaring coffee prices have been driven by extreme weather in Brazil and Vietnam, and here Kanica Goel shares strategies to mitigate consumer impact.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
