Food inflation eases for tenth consecutive month
ONS has revealed that the annual rate of inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages has dipped to seven percent, driven by items including chocolate biscuits, cooking sauces and instant coffee.
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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.
Industry responds to Uber Eats’ ad change amid allergy backlash
New Food speaks to industry members about Uber Eats making changes to its Super Bowl advert following negative response to a peanut allergy related clip.
Method developed to detect PFAS in “under three minutes”
NJIT researchers have claimed that they have developed “one of the fastest and most sensitive approaches yet” to detect PFAS.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight recent food and beverage recalls from the UK and US.
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…
Lidl launches bottle recycling pilot with cash rewards
Discount supermarket Lidl is piloting an own bottle return scheme across a city in the UK with “unlimited cash rewards” for consumers.
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.
MEPs vote for GMO traceability amid deregulation process
EU politicians today passed a draft report which could see some crops produced via “new genomic techniques” separated from the current EU regulation.
PFAS contamination found in processed meats, teas and packaging
A group of scientists have carried out research into the links between PFAS and diet. Find out more about the study here…
World’s first cultivated meat scotch egg debuted
Ivy Farm has collaborated with Fortnum & Mason to recreate the brand’s scotch egg using cultivated beef mince.
Nomad and Unilever to discuss a warmer future for frozen storage
At the upcoming BFFF conference, key industry players are set to discuss warming up the cold chain and the impact this could have on the environment.
Demand for low/no beverages jumps by 10 percent
According to supermarket giant Tesco, consumers have created an increased demand for no and low alcohol during Dry January.
Feeding America receives $1 million grant from Kroger
Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has donated a $1 million retail agency capacity grant to Feeding America to support four food banks in the US.
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.
