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Grocery price inflation reaches two year low
Grocery price inflation had dipped to 5.3 percent which is the lowest it had been since March 2022. Find out more here...
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NFU Conference: Moral bankruptcy, food security, and President Eisenhower
New Food Editor Joshua Minchin dissects two important speeches made at the NFU Conference this week, and asks whether we can garner anything meaningful from them.
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What we can learn from the Singapore Food Story
Professor Chris Elliott shares how Singapore, while facing food security challenges, is embracing innovation - from global collaborations to cutting-edge technology - in its quest for sustainable, diverse, and local food solutions
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Food inflation eases for tenth consecutive month
ONS has revealed that the annual rate of inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages has dipped to seven percent, driven by items including chocolate biscuits, cooking sauces and instant coffee.
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Sainsbury’s leads with living wages for banana workers
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is investing in living wages for banana workers in Cameroon, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Ghana.
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Research reveals untapped potential in Africa’s rice sector
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has claimed there are “major opportunities” for Africa’s rice sector to increase its yield gains through improved agronomic practices.
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Will the Suez Canal Crisis drive more food fraud?
Professor Chris Elliott explains why ongoing unrest in the Middle East could impact food security and prices on faraway shores…
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Aldi invests £1.3 billion in British suppliers
Discount supermarket Aldi has announced that it invested an additional £1.3 billion with British suppliers in 2023.
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Navigating the climate crisis: The journey towards decarbonisation
As businesses increasingly acknowledge their role in mitigating climate change, Tetra Pak’s Vice President Climate & Biodiversity, Gilles Tisserand, shares his thoughts on how companies can accelerate their decarbonisation efforts.
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Brexit controls are finally here after being pushed back five times
Brexit legislation controlling the imports of multiple food and beverage products has come into force today, in a move which some claim will stretch already strained supply chains even further.
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January sees softer decline in grocery inflation
Latest data reveals grocery price inflation in the UK has fallen by 0.1 percent to 6.8 percent in January, with consumers altering their shopping habits during the first month of the year.
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Will food inflation remain high in 2024?
How does IGD think food inflation will fare in the year ahead? And how will implementation of the Border Target Operating Model impact the sector? Find out here…
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Popeyes to open over 30 additional restaurants in the UK
Quick-service restaurant Popeyes has announced that it will be expanding across the UK, including drive-thrus and delivery kitchens.
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Harnessing data and AI to improve food quality and safety
Food safety expert Anoek van der Wal discusses the role AI can play in offering more accurate monitoring, enhancing traceability in supply chains, improving efficiency, and product quality.
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USDA’s Summer Grocery Program targets child food insecurity
A new USDA and Feeding America scheme is set to allow over 20 million children to have access to “adequate nutrition” for the summer of 2024.
