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Single-use eating utensils to be banned in England
According to the BBC, the UK Government has confirmed that single-use cutlery and plates will be banned in England.
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Five food trends to look out for in 2023
What trends will take the food and beverage industry by storm in 2023? Have some been brewing for a while? Find out New Food's predictions here...
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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.
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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.
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Son of Mozambique’s former president jailed for food fraud
Following a fishing project scandal, the son of the former president of Mozambique has been jailed for 12 years due to embezzlement and money laundering.
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Record avian flu epidemic forces 48 million birds to be culled
In the last year, a record 48 million birds have been culled due to the avian flu outbreak in the UK and EU.
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What does a weak pound mean for food and drink?
With the pound crashing against the dollar and interest rate hikes surely on the horizon, Joshua Minchin examines what this all means for the food and beverage industry.
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Scotland E.coli reports climb
Musselburgh Private Nursery in Scotland has been forced to close alongside several other children nurseries as a result of an escalating E.coli outbreak.
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Domino’s fails to conquer the home of pizza
Domino’s has been forced to withdraw from Italy after Italians chose locally produced pizza over its more US-friendly menu, with all branches closing down.
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Allergen death: Celia Marsh family fears issues with investigation
Following a woman's death in 2017 after consuming a vegan labelled snack which contained traces of milk protein, Celia Marsh's family have aired concerns over the investigation.
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Government workers in Sri Lanka given day off to grow crops
Government workers have been given Fridays off as Sri Lanka battles crippling food and fuel prices, with hunger looming large over the South Asian island.
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NHS Trust opens food bank to help workers amid cost-of-living crisis
An NHS trust has set up a food bank for staff who can’t afford basics as the UK continues to struggle with the cost of living.
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Children in England face food poisoning because of cost-of-living crisis
Children in England have experienced food poisoning due to parents turning off fridges and freezers overnight in a bid to cut back on bills.
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HFSS regulations delayed as cost-of-living crisis rages
Bans on multi-buy offers and advertising of unhealthy HFSS foods has been delayed for at least a year, as the UK Government seeks to ensure the new rules do not exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis.
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Morrisons hopes to save McColl’s
Morrisons fights for control of a British convenience store chain that is facing insolvency.
