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Researchers find flaws in pork labelling schemes
Pork labelling schemes are “not helpful” when it comes to helping consumers making informed buying choices, according to researchers from various universities.
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Stepping up to the plate: Dr Rhian Hayward
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
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UK crop yield resilience tested by climate change
“Climate change will push the boundaries of what can be achieved though crop management,” warn researchers, as wheat yields see poorest levels in decades.
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US supermarkets fail to stop antibiotic misuse
A US report reviewing supermarket meat supply chains has revealed that the majority are not doing enough to stop the excessive use of antibiotics in livestock.
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Ukrainian workers flee UK farms
Ukrainian workers flee UK farms due to poor treatment, with one woman describing it as "akin to modern-day slavery".
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Vegetables do not protect against cardiovascular disease, study suggests
A large-scale study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that – despite popular belief – consuming vegetables does not always lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Does offering more meatless options result in a permanent switch?
A study looking at thousands of cafeteria meal choices has found that increasing the vegetarian options also increases the proportion of plant-based purchases greatly without affecting overall food sales.
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Plant based alternative consumption doubles in UK
The rise in plant-based food consumption was largest amongst younger generations, and women were also more likely to go plant-based than men.
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60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
This week's rapid roundup of food and beverage news includes changes to breakfast cereal and a world famous recruit for the UN.
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Daily meat consumption falls in the UK, new research reveals
The decrease is not moving quick enough to keep up with targets set by the National Food Strategy however, which has recommended meat consumption fall by 30 percent in the next decade.
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I take pea milk with my coffee
New Food hears from Maria Tegman, Co-Founder of pea milk manufacturer Sproud, as she explains why dairy alternatives are so beneficial from a sustainability standpoint.
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Studies gauge effect of soft drink taxation, advertising and labelling laws
One study analysed the impact of Chile's Law of Food Labeling and Advertising, and the other looked at the effect of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL).
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Research finds sugar content in soft drinks drops by 29 percent in UK
New research suggests that individual soft drink companies in the UK are making a sizeable contribution to sugar reduction, with eight out of the top 10 companies reducing the sugar content of their products by 15 percent or more.
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Sweet snack tax might have been a better choice for UK health
The so-called sugar tax took effect at the beginning of April, raising the price of sugary drinks and forcing some manufacturers to reformulate in order to bring their products below the threshold. But was it the best decision for the British Government and the health of the population?
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Canada–US Free Trade Agreement increased calorie intake in Canada
A new study indicates changes in the Canadian diet corresponded with increased US exports and investment in the Canadian food and beverage sector.
