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Minimum food targets needed in the UK, says NFU
According to reports, the National Farmers Union has called for minimum food targets in the UK to prevent retail shortages.
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Experts flag concerns about Government’s food policy plan reversal
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s “U-turns” regarding food policy in the UK.
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Experts call for “clear, reliable” palm oil purchase guidance
Researchers have found that consumers “find it hard to know the consequences of their buying choices” when it comes to palm oil.
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The nerve centre of quality produce distribution in the UK
Garin Auld uncovers the secrets of London’s leading wholesale fresh produce market and what sets it apart.
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It’s brightening up for Hawaiian papaya growers
President of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association Eric Weinert explains why the sector has recovered significantly in 2023.
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Ukraine sues Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over food import bans
Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization regarding its neighbouring countries’ agricultural import bans, reports claim.
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UK labelled “toxic poster child of Europe” by pesticide campaigners
Campaigners have branded the UK as the “toxic poster child of Europe” after the UK government fails to ban numerous “highly hazardous pesticides”.
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How to reduce the damage from recalls
No food company wants to be involved in a recall. They can be expensive and damage the trust of both buyers and consumers. While avoiding a recall is not the primary driver to producing safe food – this should be a foundational principle of anyone in the food industry –…
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UK Government to “boost” support for British farmers
The UK Government has committed to providing a “package of measures” to encourage people to “buy British” produce when shopping online.
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Revol Greens appoints Frank Yiannas as Advisor for Food Safety
After stepping down as Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the FDA, Frank Yiannas will now be an Advisor for Food Safety for Revol Greens.
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Tesco boss urges Government to stand by net zero commitments
The CEO of Tesco, Ken Murphy, has called on political parties to stand by net zero commitments and to back green innovation.
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Can eating a vegan diet save you money?
Recent research suggests that going vegan can trim grocery costs by 16 percent while delivering significant health benefits.
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New Food Issue 3 2023
Issue 3 2023 of New Food is out now - download your copy today to get more than 50 pages of insight and analysis of the food and beverage industry.
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Artificial growing methods can double crop yield, study claims
According to a University of Surrey study, using artificial methods for growing crops could help solve global food security.
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USDA awards grant to identify key gut microbes in broccoli
The University of Illinois has received a grant from the USDA to identify which microbes maximise the benefits of broccoli and other brassica vegetables.
