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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Insomnia Cookies UK appoints former Deliveroo Director as MD
After announcing global expansion, US brand Insomnia Cookies has named former Deliveroo Regional Director Ben Lacey its UK Managing Director.
Does beer taste better in a can or a bottle?
Researchers have delved into the age-old debate of whether beer tastes better out of a can or a bottle, and the answer is not so straightforward.
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.
Dimbleby resigns and takes aim at Government’s food policy
Former UK Government advisor Henry Dimbleby resigns from his role and takes aim at the Government's perceived inaction to tackle obesity.
Utah Food Bank receives “important” protein donation
Together with Utah Pork Producers, Smithfield Foods has donated 35,000 pounds of protein to Utah Food Bank to support those in need.
Scientists create tool that can predict food insecurity
A new tool has been created that reportedly can predict food insecurity up to 30 days in advance using a variety of data.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
In our latest recall roundup we look at recalls in the US and UK including two cases of Listeria monocytogenes in various food products.
Can soda sugar content be reduced without impacting sales?
A new study has investigated how sugar reduction strategies for soda manufacturers might affect product sales.
Spring Budget: Alcohol duty freeze and strengthening support
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the UK Spring Budget for 2023 but how will this affect the food industry?
How can food banks better promote health and nutrition?
Researchers at the University of California have developed a tool to help food banks adopt additional strategies to promote health and nutrition.
Booths confirms it is the supermarket linked with beef scandal
Booths has confirmed in a statement that it is the supermarket involved in the “British” beef fraud incident and is currently working “closely and cooperatively” with the NFCU.
Mars Food & Nutrition hires new Global R&D Vice President
Former Unilever Executive Karina Zimerfeld has been appointed as Mars Food & Nutrition’s Vice President of R&D.
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.
KFC appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer
Nira Johri will be leaving Rich's to join KFC Global as its new Chief Sustainability Officer from 3 April 2023.
