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What’s on the menu? Five food trend predictions for 2024
The food and beverage industry is evolving, but what trends will shape the sector in the next 12 months? Find out New Food’s trend predictions here…
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Free school meals set to be extended for another 12 months
Mayor of London shares plans to allow all primary school children in London to have access to free school meals throughout the next academic year.
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Environment Secretary backs “clearer labelling” for British produce
Steve Barclay, Environment Secretary, promises UK Government will “rapidly consult on clearer labelling” to tackle “unfairness created by misleading labelling and protect farmers and consumers”.
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Controversial meat law comes into effect in California
California’s controversial “Proposition 12” has come into full effect after a six month delay expired this week.
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The case for a UK Minister for the Food System
Clive Black calls for a Minister of the Food System, as he claims that the current structure in the UK Government isn't working for food.
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Meating demand with the A-UK FTA Trade agreement
Clare Le explains how the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement enhances red meat choices for UK consumers with safe, sustainable and reliable Australian beef and lamb.
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Understanding and addressing staff turnover in food and agriculture
Ricky Volpe analyses why staff turnover among the food and agriculture sectors is so high and suggests action the indsutry can take to improve it.
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Episode 46: Unwrapping 2023…with Professor Chris Elliott
Josh and Grace take a look back at how 2023 fared for the food and beverage industry with Professor Chris Elliott and assess whether our trend predictions were spot-on or missed the mark.
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51 percent of consumers “highly concerned” about food affordability
The FSA’s latest report has revealed the number of people “highly concerned” about the affordability of food has almost doubled in the past three years.
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Clean Food Group awarded £1M for low-emission systems project
The UK Government has awarded £1 million in funding to the Clean Food Group for a project to advance novel low-emission food production systems in the UK.
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The future of food lies in the hands of food science and technology
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on recent events in Thailand and explains why he is filled with optimism for the future…
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FDF urges Government to prioritise manufacturing policies
As a way to boost investment, the FDF has called on the UK Government to prioritise policies that support food and drink manufacturers.
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Decoding the natural product demand puzzle
Data shows there’s growing consumer demand for natural foods, but despite many attempts to clarify what 'natural' means, to consumers and to the industry, there's still much confusion. Applied Futurist Tom Cheesewright explores what consumers are actually looking for when it comes natural and how ingredients like almonds can help…
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Jeremy and the food system: The Autumn Statement’s impact on F&B
Clive Black explains what tax breaks, bussiness rate hikes and potentially inflationary measures in announced in the recent Autumn Statement mean for the food and beverage industry.
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Plant-based burger 1-1 Steak & ale pie
In what has been the year that plant-based was brought down to Earth with a bump, could sporting events be a key area of growth?
