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FDF supports industry’s drive to Net Zero with new handbook
The FDF’s new handbook has been designed to continue the food industry’s drive towards Net Zero, which has seen several large players make ambitious commitments in recent weeks.
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Catch up with this week's food and drink headlines, including reaction on the UK's Autumn Budget and a surprisingly discovery around allergies.
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USDA promises to get tough on Salmonella and UK food price hikes described as "terrifying" in this week's top headlines.
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Food price hikes “terrifying”, says FDF Chief Executive
Concerns are mounting that inflation is “baked in” to the UK’s supply chain, with consumers set to bear the brunt of rising food prices this winter.
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Export Health Certificates pushed back, sparking fury within food industry
Border control measures which would have affected food and drink manufacturers have been pushed back until next year, in a move which has sparked fury among corners of the industry.
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UK food and drink sales to non-EU countries back to pre-pandemic levels
With trading difficulties with EU continuing, UK exports to non-EU countries have flourished and have almost returned to levels seen before the onset of the pandemic.
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National Food Strategy: What does it mean for the food and drink industry?
The food industry has awaited Part Two of the National Food Strategy with baited breath for months. Now that it is finally here, what does it mean for manufacturers?
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Are the new HFSS bans unfair?
New Food's Editor questions whether the new bans on HFSS products are unfair following the publication of the restrictions.
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HFSS food TV ads to be banned before 9pm in UK
The advertising ban has garnered support from nutrition groups like Action on Salt and Action on Sugar, but other areas of the food industry have expressed their concern over the new regulations.
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Australian trade deal spells good news for whisky with UK farmers worried
The trade deal has been welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, but the NFU has its doubts over whether the pact can uphold UK animal welfare standards sufficiently.
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How can we achieve Net Zero?
Following a virtual panel last week on how the food and drink sector can get to Net Zero, New Food’s Editor Bethan Grylls recaps the highlights, including the obstacles and the potential solutions.
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Exports to the EU down 40.9 percent on February 2020, according to FDF
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) trade report for February makes for concerning reading for the food industry, as the dairy and meat sectors find themselves hardest hit.
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Greater support needed for UK food and drink exporters
An industry report published this week highlights the need for greater support for the UK food and drink export industry.
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How will the UK’s 2021 budget impact the food and drink sector?
New Food examines the reaction of the food and drink industry to one of the most important budget announcements in UK history.
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Hospitality industry demands more support as reopening roadmap unveiled
The food and drink industry has called on the UK Government to provide more support as hospitality venues start their countdown to reopening.
