2022: A record breaking year for Tesco customer food donations
Tesco has revealed that, during 2022, its shoppers were more generous than ever before in supporting foodbanks and local charities.
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Hershey sued over “harmful” metals in chocolate
US confectionery company Hershey’s has been sued due to the alleged presence of "harmful" levels of metals in its chocolate.
Aldi secures record sales while food inflation breaks records
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Aldi UK claims it has achieved record sales during December, reportedly exceeding £1.4 billion in a month where food inflation reached 13.3 percent.
Partnership delivers essential food supplies to local communities
OEG Offshore has partnered with Perenco UK and has donated more than £2,000 of essential food and household items amid the cost of living crisis
FDA adds sesame to the list of major food allergens
As of 1 January 2023, sesame is subject to specific food allergen regulatory requirements, including labelling and manufacturing requirements in the US.
Consumer spending power “chief cause” of recession
A report has predicted that the British economy will continue to shrink throughout 2023 following falling into a recession.
Putting the world’s food production on the map
Researchers have produced a digital map that shows the pressure that the global food system exerts on the environment and climate.
“Walnuts are the new brain food”, study claims
A study carried out by the University of South Australia has released the findings of a clinical trial of undergraduates students. The research revealed that there were positive effects of eating walnuts on self-reported measures of mental health and biomarkers of general health. What’s more the study suggests that walnuts…
University receives gut research funding
The University of Reading has received a share of funding to research the role of ‘functional foods’ in recovery.
Have researchers found a way to make cultured meat cheaper?
Cultured meat is expensive to produce, but researchers claim they might have found a way to make its production more cost-effective.
Recall roundup: Cronobacter sakazakii and undeclared allergens
Find about the latest recalls in the UK and US, including the presence of Cronobacter sakazakii in infant formula and numerous undeclared allergens.
Domino’s set up shop in Uruguay and Latvia
Pizza company Domino’s has expanded its global reach in two new international markets: Uruguay and Latvia.
Government urged to increase Healthy Start payments
Organisations call on the UK Government to increase the Healthy Starts payments in line with inflation amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Coca-Cola announces new president of its Africa operating unit
Luisa Ortega has been named president of Coca-Cola’s operating unit in Africa that will oversee markets across the continent.
UK agriculture and robotics receive £12.5 million funding
DEFRA has committed to further funding for agriculture and horticulture automation and robotics to improve productivity.
