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New framework signed to tackle child labour in West Africa’s cocoa-growing regions
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and the cocoa industry sign a landmark agreement to combat child labour and improve community welfare.
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Perpetuating a cost-of-living challenge
Clive Black examines the consequences of Rachel Reeves' Budget on the UK food system, warning of higher food prices, reduced consumer choice, and a challenging road ahead for businesses and households alike.
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eBook: Sustainability versus safety – can we safeguard our food and still achieve green goals?
14 November 2024 | By
Explore the critical relationship between sustainability and food safety as leading experts share insights from the IAFP Roundtable discussion. This eBook offers strategies for maintaining food safety while embracing eco-friendly practices for a sustainable future in food production.
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UK flour to be fortified with folic acid to reduce serious birth defects by 20 percent
UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually and enhance public health.
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TraceGains reveals 2025 food & beverage industry predictions
The company forecasts key trends for 2025, highlighting the potential impact of ESG, AI, and regulatory shifts on the food industry.
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A golden opportunity to tackle obesity through food and drink policy
Mark Jones, partner and food and drink supply chain expert at law firm Gordons, examines the fallout from a new House of Lords report urging greater action to tackle obesity in England.
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An insult to the UK food trade
The UK has a very capable food industry from farm to fork; one of the best in the world, of which its society should be duly proud. But Dr Clive Black believes it’s not getting the support it deserves…
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PFAS: Navigating regulations, challenges, risk management and testing in the food supply chain
31 October 2024 | By Agilent Technologies
Join our upcoming panel discussion to hear from industry experts as they discuss the new regulations around PFAS, along with the challenges and approaches to managing the issues.
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I joined the Food Revolution
Professor Chris Elliott shares valuable insight from the Food Revolution 2024 event in Parma, Italy
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UK Government urged by Lords committee to ‘fix our broken food system’
The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has released a new report calling for a long-term strategy to address the obesity and health crisis in England.
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How a universal standard for ecolabelling could transform our food system
Reflecting on the opportunity to better inform consumers and support actors across the whole food value chain, Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, reveals what’s new with ecolabels.
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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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UK Government’s African swine fever measures criticised by Dover Port Health Authority
Dover Port Health Authority warns that the Government's African swine fever measures could leave the UK vulnerable to a major disease outbreak.
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African swine fever outbreak in Europe prompts UK pork import ban
Immediate measures have been introduced to protect pig farmers and the industry from an ASF outbreak.
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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.
