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Low-income parents struggle to afford healthy foods, research shows
The Food Foundation has released a report revealing parents on lower incomes face barriers to affording vegetables, fruit and wholegrains.
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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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Free school meals set to be extended for another 12 months
Mayor of London shares plans to allow all primary school children in London to have access to free school meals throughout the next academic year.
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Healthy diets cost poorest more, claims report
The most recent edition of the Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report reveals just how expensive it can be to follow a nutritious diet.
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How can we fix food insecurity in London?
With the cost-of-living crisis hitting many consumers hard in the capital, Hina Bokhari AM, former Chair of the London Assembly Economy Committee, reveals the advice given to the Mayor to help alleviate food insecurity.
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Essential workers struggle with food insecurity
The Food Foundation has released data revealing there are “huge numbers” of essential workers in the UK struggling to access enough food.
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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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Zayn Malik demands immediate action on free school meals
Singer Zayn Malik has written to the UK Prime Minister asking for immediate action to be taken regarding free school meals.
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The impact of inflation on food
Purity Hrisca, Technical Manager at Sainsbury’s, provides clarity on precisely what inflation means and how it can impact food security and safety.
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60 Second News – 11 February 2022
The New Food editorial team give you your rapid food and beverage update in just 60 seconds.
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Data shows millions in the UK have experienced food insecurity recently
New data released by the Food Foundation reports that 8.8 percent of households (4.7 million adults) have experienced food insecurity in the past month.
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Episode Nineteen: Everyone has a right to food
Everyone should have a right to nutritious food. We hear from Young Food Ambassadors working hard to make sure that prerogative is delivered to children around the world.
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Healthier foods three times more expensive than unhealthy options
The Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report has revealed some alarming gaps between rich and poor households when it comes to the quality and nutritional value of the food they are consuming, while some campaign groups are already calling for more legislation for unhealthy foods.
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No-Deal Brexit will drive up fruit and vegetable prices, says new analysis
The analysis suggests that prices of fruits such as tomatoes could increase by as much as nine percent in the event of a No-Deal Brexit next month.
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Food Foundation report shows supermarkets falling short on sustainability
Less than half of UK supermarkets issue targets for the sale of healthy food and plant-based protein alternatives, prompting the Food Foundation to call for action.
