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Food and beverage industry reacts to underwhelming Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt has announced the Spring Budget for 2024. Here New Food shares how the sector has responded and why some believe it is a "missed opportunity".
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Food Integrity Global to gather industry titans in Amsterdam
This year, New Food’s Food Integrity Global conference will be taking place in the heart of Europe! Be the first to find out speakers 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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Traces of “toxic” pesticide found in 80 percent of study participants
A new study has revealed that chlormequat, a pesticide, has been found in four out of five test participants.
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Can mycelium deliver a paradigm shift in the food system?
With today's food system contributing to the planet's environmental woes, Harold H. Schmitz discusses why he believes mycelium should be embraced as one of the few options that “can meet all five requirements of being a paradigm-shifting nutrition source”.
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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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Is freshly squeezed orange juice really better for you?
Researchers have looked into whether shop bought orange juice has the same nutritional benefits as freshly squeezed. Find out the results of the study here…
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EFRA Chair raises “serious concerns” over new Brexit checks
Chair of EFRA, Sir Robert Goodwill shares “serious concerns” regarding biosecurity threats to UK's agri-food sector following the implementation of BTOM and urges clarity on check funding cuts and Sevington facility concerns.
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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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JBS CEO highlights hunger as top priority for Brazil’s G20 Presidency
Gilberto Tomazoni, JBS’ CEO, emphasises overcoming trade barriers to address hunger, boost productivity, and promote sustainability globally.
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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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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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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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Recall Roundup: Moth larvae and pathogens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we list recent recalls from around the world including savoury biscuits being recalled due to the presence of moth larvae.
