Foreign Secretary pledges to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector
James Cleverly, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, has pledged to support Nigeria's agricultural sector in making it more resilient to climate change.
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Papa Johns adopts technology to ensure allergen safety
Papa Johns is adopting new allergen and error detection technology by LiberEat to bolster its existing allergen data processes in the UK.
Tesco to sell food bank donation bags in 300 stores
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that small donation pre-filled bags with items “most needed by food banks” will be available to buy and donate in 300 stores this summer.
Recall Roundup: Pathogens and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls from the UK and US including mayonnaise being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Fifth of households struggle with healthy food costs, MPs warn
A fifth of UK households are “struggling to get access to good quality food at reasonable prices”, meaning they opt for unhealthy alternatives, according to MPs.
PepsiCo and Walmart join forces to invest in farmers
PepsiCo and Walmart have launched a seven-year collaboration, pursuing $120 million worth of investments to support US and Canadian farmers.
Food insecurity reaches 25 percent in parts of the UK
The FSA has released the results of a survey revealing levels of food insecurity reached 25 percent between October 2022 and January 2023 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Could drinking muscadine wine improve aging skin?
According to the results of a new study, a daily dose of dealcoholized wine can be linked to enhancing skin elasticity in middle-aged women.
Jeremy Clarkson warns Hawkstone cider may “explode”
TV personality Jeremy Clarkson has flagged a safety concern with Hawkstone cider, warning consumers that some bottles of the cider might "explode”.
Tesco and Harper Adams University to support future farmers
Hoping to allow future farmers to benefit from sustainability advice, Tesco and Harper Adams University have launched a new multi-year programme.
How resilient are US food supply chains?
Researchers have carried out a study that they claim improves understanding surrounding agri-food supply chain security in the US.
Top five prebiotic rich foods revealed
Researchers have highlighted the top five foods that you should take note of when looking for what packs the greatest prebiotic punch.
Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US due to allergens not being mentioned on the label.
Lidl first supermarket to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in bottles
Lidl GB has announced that it will be incorporating Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles in the UK supermarket first.
Is turning food waste into bioenergy a profitable industry?
Researchers at the University of Illinois have claimed that turning food waste into bioenergy can become a profitable industry.
