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UK flour to be fortified with folic acid to reduce serious birth defects by 20 percent
UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually and enhance public health.
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UK Government urged by Lords committee to ‘fix our broken food system’
The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has released a new report calling for a long-term strategy to address the obesity and health crisis in England.
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Grub forgotten
Dr Clive Black reflects on the plight of the UK food industry and its ever stymied position at the back of the priority queue.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
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Is now the time for a UK food policy reform?
Here, Dr Clive Black advocates for a comprehensive UK food system overhaul, emphasising the need for coordinated government strategy when it comes to food policy.
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F&B sector reacts to election outcome
As the UK wakes up to a Labour election victory, the food and beverage sector has already been voicing their reactions. Find out their responses here...
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UK bans exports of live animals
The UK has become one of the first countries in the world to place a ban on exporting live animals through the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act.
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UK Government pledges to boost innovation in farming
At the Farm to Fork Summit, a new support package to support farmers has been unveiled by the UK Government.
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UK Government allocates £295m for food waste collections
The Government has committed to supporting councils in England through £295m of funding to aid the implementation of weekly food waste collections.
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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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UK Government proposes “fairer” food labelling to elevate British farmers
Steve Barclay announces UK Government's plan to adjust food labels, placing greater emphasis on recognising British farmers.
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UK sees a £7.1 billion boost thanks to Scotch Whisky
A report has found that the Scotch Whisky industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK and contributes £7.1 billion to the economy.
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What could Owen’s Law mean for the food industry?
With the FSA backing Owen’s Law, Juliet Moran considers how mandating allergy information on UK restaurant menus could improve safety for those living with food hypersensitivity.
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What’s on the menu? Five food trend predictions for 2024
The food and beverage industry is evolving, but what trends will shape the sector in the next 12 months? Find out New Food’s trend predictions here…
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Environment Secretary backs “clearer labelling” for British produce
Steve Barclay, Environment Secretary, promises UK Government will “rapidly consult on clearer labelling” to tackle “unfairness created by misleading labelling and protect farmers and consumers”.
