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New committee calls for evidence in obesity investigation
A new House of Lords Committee will investigate the role of some food types and the food and beverage industry on obesity and public health.
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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.
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Borough Market makes sustainability commitments with new policy
The famous market has implemented the new Food Policy, meaning all trader applications will have to demonstrate a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
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“No plans” to change UK bread regulations
According to Sustain, current bread regulations are not strict enough and cause transparency issues.
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UK groups unite to fight for future food standards
The alliance for better food and farming group, Sustain, has announced it will chair a new coalition that has united to maintain and improve food standards in the UK.
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Industry responds to part one of the National Food Strategy
Part one of the National Food Strategy has been published by Henry Dimbleby, offering recommendations for the future of food policy and trade. Here, New Food highlights the views of some key industry players...
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Diversity in the Trade and Agriculture Commission
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
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‘Payment by Results’ pilot scheme given green light
“I am delighted to extend this scheme and look forward to seeing further evidence of its success as we plan for our future outside the EU," said Michael Gove.
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UK Government announces new measures to halve childhood obesity by 2030
Chapter two of the childhood obesity plan has been met with a mixed response, with some saying its promises of consultations come at a time when firm action is needed.
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Asda and Sainsbury’s in £10bn merger – what does it mean for suppliers?
It might be the biggest supermarket shake up for decades, promising a potential 10 per cent price drop over popular brands, but is Asda and Sainsbury's merger a cause for celebration among suppliers?
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Sugar tax lands in the United Kingdom to a mixed reception
According to one politician, British teenagers consume nearly a bathtub of sugary drinks every year, or 234 cans using slightly more rational units. But will ramping up the cost of high-sugar drinks put fizz in the fight against childhood obesity, or will it fall flat?
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Newspaper investigation sparks fresh concerns over US meat safety
The British newspaper The Guardian has published a story about hygiene failings in American meat plants on the same day as the campaign group Sustain released figures showing US consumers may fall ill with food poisoning 10 time more often than their UK counterparts.
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Wetherspoon’s Brexit beer mat ‘slammed’ by food and farming alliance
The CEO of Sustain took aim at JD Wetherspoons pro-Brexit beer mats last month, questioning the claim that leaving the EU would cut food prices.
