Cows benefit from human contact, study finds 22 February 2023 | By New Food Researchers in Florida, US observed that just five minutes of human connection with dairy calves has a positive effect on their behaviour.
Asda and Morrisons cap fruit and veg sales amid shortage 22 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Two major UK supermarkets have limited their sales of fruit and vegetables to manage an import shortage.
Ed Sheeran hits on the ‘perfect’ saucy duo 22 February 2023 | By Mandy Parrett (New Food) Singer songwriter Ed Sheeran launches a duet of spicy sauces, Tingly Ted's, that will be available worldwide from this week.
Sainsbury’s launches £2 fruit and vegetable boxes to reduce food waste 21 February 2023 | By Ria Kakkad (New Food) UK supermarket Sainsbury’s is introducing fruit and vegetable boxes at over 200 stores to allow customers to buy surplus products at a lower price.
Häagen-Dazs launches Start-Up Innovation Challenge 21 February 2023 | By Grace Galler In partnership with EIT Food, Häagen-Dazs has started a global project aiming to explore innovation in technology and ingredients.
Study finds food insecurity may increase cognitive decline 21 February 2023 | By Ria Kakkad (New Food) The researchers found that food insecure older adults experienced cognitive declines more rapidly than their food secure peers.
All primary school children in London to receive free school meals 20 February 2023 | By Grace Galler The Mayor of London announced all primary school children in London will receive free school meals during the next academic year.
Co-op to scrap ‘best before’ dates on fruit and vegetables 20 February 2023 | By Ria Kakkad (New Food) UK supermarket Co-op are removing ‘best-before’ dates on fresh fruit and vegetables to help customers cut food waste and save money.
“Moderate” alcohol consumption linked to Alzheimer’s disease 20 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Following a preclinical study, scientists have discovered that “even modest amounts” of alcohol can cause loss of brain cells.
Aldi announces more than 6,000 new jobs in 2023 17 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Discount supermarket Aldi has said that it will be creating more than 6,000 new roles across the UK in 2023.
Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens 17 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Read our latest recall roundup to find out about recalls in the US and UK, including small pieces of plastic found in Quorn meatballs.
Food colouring may “damage” the human gut 16 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Nanoparticles in food colouring and anti-caking agents may “damage parts of the human intestine”, according to new research.
In what way is chicken and salmon surprisingly similar? 16 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Scientists have found that, due to their feed, chicken and farmed salmon have “remarkably similar” environmental footprints.
Food inflation dips but still remains high 15 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Food inflation in January 2023 dipped slightly from the previous month but still remains high at 16.7 percent.
Coffey to call for UK-US co-operation for sustainable agriculture 15 February 2023 | By Grace Galler Thérèse Coffey is set to deliver a speech to explain why the UK and US “must forge a more sustainable future for agriculture together”.
