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“Cage-Free” is so much more than a label
Vicky Bond discusses why she thinks the "quest for cheap meat and eggs has gone much too far" and why it is important to hold companies accountable to their cage-free promises.
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Food inflation jumps to 18.2 percent with vegetables a key culprit
Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation is on the rise again, jumping by 1.4 percent between January and February 2023.
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Study links fruit and veg supply issues to raised blood pressure
Researchers have claimed that lower income countries that have a reduced availability of fruit and vegetables are at risk of higher levels of raised blood pressure.
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Mediterranean diet may decrease risk of dementia, study claims
Researchers have claimed that eating a traditional Mediterranean diet may help to reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter.
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Nutrition educators support healthy eating incentive programme
To promote increased intake of fruit and vegetables, nutrition educators have shown their support for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program.
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Scientists investigate plant that could manage obesity
Antioxidants in the roselle plant have anti-obesity properties that could help in food alternatives to current weight management medications, researchers claim.
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Could pesticides be to blame for bland strawberries?
According to a new study, certain commonly used pesticides could be causing strawberries to become “bland and watery”.
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The destruction of Ukraine’s agriculture: All part of the masterplan
Professor Chris Elliott highlights a frightening tactic employed by Russia one year on since the invasion of Ukraine – the weaponisation of food.
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New Food Issue 1 2023
Discover the latest trends and insights in the food and beverage industry, from the future of cultured meat to tackling food waste, in Issue 1 2023 of New Food.
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Researchers discover “saviour” for threatened rice crops
A gene editing technique has been discovered that researchers say could be a “saviour” for rice crops threatened by climate change.
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Turnips for tea? Coffey suggests controversial shortage solution
The UK’s Environment Secretary has suggested that Brits turn to home-grown produce amid imported fruit and vegetable supply issues.
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The macadamia nut: an underrated plant-based option?
Claudia Lordao, Group Marketing Manager for Marquis Macadamias discusses emerging trends in the macadamia industry and why global demand for macadamia products is growing.
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Honey: Much more than a sweetener
Francesc Ventura Coll and Josep Serra Bonvehí examine the nutritional and health-promoting qualities of honey, including the magic at play that marks it as a prized commodity.
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Asda and Morrisons cap fruit and veg sales amid shortage
Two major UK supermarkets have limited their sales of fruit and vegetables to manage an import shortage.
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Co-op to scrap ‘best before’ dates on fruit and vegetables
UK supermarket Co-op are removing ‘best-before’ dates on fresh fruit and vegetables to help customers cut food waste and save money.
