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Aldi’s partnership with Too Good To Go saves shoppers over £7 million
Working in partnership with Too Good To Go, discount retailer Aldi claims that it has helped shoppers save over £7 since the launch of the collaboration.
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The Food Fortress: A story of success for others to follow?
Here, Professor Chris Elliott outlines an industry-academia partnership in Ireland that has been created to tackle food contamination, setting a model for other sectors to follow.
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Researchers advocate for detection technology over best-before dates
A team of researchers advocating for replacing best-before dates with new packaging technology that they claim detects food spoilage.
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US reservoirs hold 7.7 billion pounds of fish, study finds
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have shared that “better reservoir management” could aid food security and fisheries conservation.
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Aldi makes landmark packaging change
In a UK supermarket first, Aldi has announced that it is moving to 100 percent recycled plastic for its soft drink and water bottles.
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Episode 52: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 2 with Waleed Nasir and Grant Lang
In the second episode of our ethical sourcing mini podcast series, the New Food team speaks to Cargill and Mozzo Coffee about how both companies are investing in the people behind their chocolate and coffee products.
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Coffee price fluctuations are affecting farmers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that fluctuating coffee prices put mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers.
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From excess to access: City Harvest’s efforts to combat hunger
Discover City Harvest's decade-long journey rescuing surplus food, fighting hunger, and championing sustainability in London's food landscape.
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Industry unites to bolster surplus food redistribution
Company Shop Group and Oscar Mayer have joined forces to increase the amount of surplus food stock redistribution to cut down on food waste.
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Flora launches world’s first plastic-free paper tub in UK
As part of efforts to encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices, Upfield has launched its world-first plastic free packaging for all Flora Plant products in the UK.
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Controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may be the future of farming, says new research
New U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech research has outlined that controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may play a key role in the future success of the farming industry.
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Episode 51: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 1 with David McDiarmid
Princes' Corporate Relations Director David McDiarmid shares how the international food and drink manufacturer has committed to making its vast supply chain more visible.
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Net Zero farming: A recipe for food insecurity in the UK?
In this article, Professor Chris Elliott examines the ramifications of UK's Net Zero farming policies on food security, amid concerns of impending shortages and environmental impacts.
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Declining wild pollinators threaten Canadian agriculture, researcher warns
UBC Landscape Ecologist, Dr Matthew Mitchell, shares the critical role of wild pollinators in agriculture and urges conservation efforts for their habitats.
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Tesco partners with NatWest to support sustainable farmers
Supermarket giant Tesco has partnered with NatWest to support farmers in reducing costs and decarbonising their practices.
