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What is Britain’s cheapest supermarket?
Which? has revealed its ranking of Britain’s cheapest supermarkets for April 2024. Find out the results here…
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Scientists develop new method to detect fake alcoholic spirits
Researchers from the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD) are developing a database to detect counterfeit alcoholic spirits, aiming to combat illicit production worldwide.
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How are consumers adapting their food spending?
Latest data from Kantar has revealed that more consumers are altering their purchasing habits, opting for own-label in place of established brands.
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Aldi’s partnership with Too Good To Go saves shoppers over £7 million
Working in partnership with Too Good To Go, discount retailer Aldi claims that it has helped shoppers save over £7 since the launch of the collaboration.
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The Food Fortress: A story of success for others to follow?
Here, Professor Chris Elliott outlines an industry-academia partnership in Ireland that has been created to tackle food contamination, setting a model for other sectors to follow.
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Nespresso donates £1 million to support homelessness relief
Working in partnership with Change Please, Nespresso has donated £1 million to support individuals experiencing homelessness in the UK.
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Aldi makes landmark packaging change
In a UK supermarket first, Aldi has announced that it is moving to 100 percent recycled plastic for its soft drink and water bottles.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and packaging concerns
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight the latest food and beverage recalls from the UK and US.
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Gen Z scale back on non-essentials to prioritise healthy food
According to latest research Gen Z are “leading a movement towards healthy eating” and are “scaling-back” on non-essentials such as Netflix.
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‘Stress-testing’ Europe’s food system
Ilario Ingravallo and Kristen Sukalac discuss Food Alert's simulation of a food crisis, revealing the interconnectedness of global food systems and emphasising the need for collaborative, cross-sector solutions to enhance resilience.
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Tesco donates 10p of each Free From sale in Allergy Awareness Week
During Allergy Awareness Week, supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed that it will donate 10p from every own brand Free From product to The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
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Charity through chicken: Inside KFC and FareShare’s partnership
KFC and FareShare shine a light on how their partnership is tackling food insecurity by redistributing surplus chicken to those in need, aiming to support struggling communities.
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Supermarket deals generate £1.3 billion in savings for shoppers
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 3.2 percent and, with the help of supermarket promotions, UK households have saved £1.3 billion according to latest data from Kantar.
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Episode 52: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 2 with Waleed Nasir and Grant Lang
In the second episode of our ethical sourcing mini podcast series, the New Food team speaks to Cargill and Mozzo Coffee about how both companies are investing in the people behind their chocolate and coffee products.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Foreign objects In the UK, Unilever is recalling its Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks due to a “possible presence” of plastic and metal in certain packs. The recalled items come in a 3x100ml pack, and affected batch codes include L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342. The best before date to…
