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Food supply chain disruptions in Southeast Asia could spell trouble
Food supply chain disruptions caused by Covid-19 may lead to increased food security challenges in ASEAN.
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How COVID-19 is affecting livestock prices
After widespread panic buying and frozen food stockpiling, demand for meat products has shifted. Here, Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), details the implications for the meat and livestock industries.
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British farmers concerned by supermarkets importing beef during COVID-19
Amid increasing demand during the COVID-19 emergency, Sainsbury’s and Asda sourced some beef cuts from Poland, and the National Beef Association (NBA) has now sent a letter to their respective CEOs outlining their concerns.
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“No need to panic,” says FDA
Against a backdrop of empty supermarket shelves and worldwide concern over food supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA offers reassurance on US food safety and its supply chain.
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Healthy eating crucial in fight against COVID-19
Three leading food specialists say healthy eating is as important as social distancing in the fight against the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
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Episode Seven: Covid-19 and the food & beverage market
Three experts join New Food's Editor in this latest episode to offer advice and clarity on the coronavirus outbreak.
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Doing the right thing – and benefitting the business
Food Industry Consultant, Lesley Thompson, summarises this year’s NSF International Conference, which outlined ways to create and maintain a healthy business culture.
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How has the coronavirus impacted the hospitality sector?
New Food's Editor Bethan Grylls follows the events of the last few days when the UK started to truly feel the effects of COVID-19 and what it means for our restaurants and cafes.
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Nestlé Annual Report highlights innovation and digitalisation as key growth drivers
The Annual Report also includes details about Nestlé's commitment to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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The benefits of non-perishables in a pandemic crisis
Companies across the world are having to create contingency plans and react to changes in demand as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Here, Tyler A. McNeil takes a look at the Kellogg Company's response to a soar in demand for non-perishable items.
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How is coronavirus affecting the global food & beverage industry? Live updates
What measures is the global food & beverage industry taking in response to the COVID-19 outbreak? This page will be updated with the latest information.
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BMPA calls for support for the meat industry during COVID-19 pressure
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has called for support from the government as increased demand, combined with workers being advised to isolate, has put extreme pressure of the meat sector.
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Meat businesses urged to take part in gender equality study
Meat Business Women, the global networking group, has launched a survey seeking data on the number of women employed at different organisational levels, their level of pay as well as barriers to career progression.
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Morrisons moves to support small suppliers during coronavirus pandemic
The supermarket has moved to immediate payments to support the cashflow of smaller suppliers due to the impact coronavirus is having on the British economy.
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New planting guidelines could boost edamame profits, says research
Lower plant densities were said to be more profitable, in part because increasing plant density led to a lower ratio of pod mass to vegetative mass.
