Beans in toast could revolutionise British diets
Scientists are aiming to transform British diets by adding more UK-grown faba beans into the nation’s daily bread.
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Food inflation used as excuse to “hike prices” says Tesco Chairman
During a BBC interview, the Chairman of Tesco said that “some food firms may be using inflation as an excuse to hike prices further than necessary”.
Inflation stifles one in six food and drink companies tech advances
16 percent of food and drink businesses have said inflation has stifled their business growth regarding tech advancements.
FDA links Listeria monocytogenes infections to enoki mushrooms
The FDA has identified imported enoki mushrooms distributed by Utopia Foods as a “likely source” of an illness outbreak.
JBS urges for technical and financial support to rural producers
The Global CEO of JBS has argued that a way of reducing greenhouse emissions is to offer technical and financial support to rural producers.
Recall Roundup: E.coli and undeclared allergens
Read this week’s recall roundup involving recalls from the UK and US, including Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli.
Starbucks partners with DoorDash
Coffee giant Starbucks has partnered with DoorDash to expand its delivery service across the US.
Could microalgae be the future sustainable superfood?
A study has claimed that microalgae could be the future sustainable superfood, stating that the aquatic plant has various environmental and nutritional advantages.
Sainsbury’s partners with Just Eat for speedy home delivery
UK supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has partnered with food delivery app Just Eat, with 175 stores available for quick delivery from March 2023.
Cake comments made in a “personal capacity” says FSA Chair
FSA Chairwoman Professor Susan Jebb has clarified comments made in a recent article linking bringing in cake with passive smoking.
Food inflation rises for 17th month in a row
The Office for National Statistics has said that food inflation reached 16.9 percent in December 2022, with milk, cheese and eggs being particularly affected.
M&S to invest £480 million into “bigger, better” stores
Marks & Spencer has announced that it will be creating 3,400 jobs across the UK following a store investment of nearly half a billion pounds.
Study links freshwater fish with ‘forever chemicals’
A study has claimed a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be equal to a month of drinking water laced with the 'forever chemical' PFOS.
Could genetically modified rice tackle food shortages?
Researchers claim genetically engineered rice with better salt tolerance could be grown in places where crops would usually fail.
USDA commits to nutrition security and behavioural health research
The USDA has embarked on a three year collaborative project to understand the link between nutrition services and behavioural health and wellbeing.
