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Walkers revamp Snack A Jacks with new ‘bagless’ multipacks
Snack giant Walkers has announced that it will be trialling ‘bagless’ multipack packaging for its Snack A Jacks range.
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High food inflation persists while overall inflation dips to 8.7 percent
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that overall inflation is down to 8.7 percent while food inflation remains high at 19.1 percent.
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Intellectual property: A key ingredient to plant based success?
Law firm Mewburn Ellis discusses why it thinks plant-based companies should adopt a comprehensive intellectual property strategy to thrive in the rapidly growing market.
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FSA launches online hub for food businesses
The Food Standards Agency has unveiled a new online hub where food businesses can find guidance and advice in one “easy to access” platform.
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Should food delivery apps be promoting low-calorie options?
A new study has argued that promoting lower-calorie options on delivery apps could help users select healthier options.
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Chair of Tesco to step down following personal conduct allegations
Tesco has announced that its Chair of the Board and Director of Tesco PLC will be stepping down on 16 June 2023.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including a pet food containing pieces of plastic.
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More myths busted around cellular meat?
In his latest column for New Food, Professor Chris Elliott questions climate claims around cellular agriculture and its potential impact on our food system.
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WHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
New guidance from the World Health Organization advises consumers against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight.
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Tesco cuts prices of multiple essential items
Supermarket giant Tesco has cut the prices of certain “essential” food products including pasta and oil amid food inflation concerns.
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UK Prime Minister hosts Farm to Fork Summit
Rishi Sunak will be meeting food industry actors at the UK Farm to Fork Summit to discuss growth and innovation opportunities for the food industry.
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Partnership promotes breakfast benefits for young minds
Magic Breakfast and the British Nutrition Foundation have joined forces to raise awareness of the importance of a nutritious breakfast for children.
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MPs to carry out food supply chain analysis
UK Parliament has announced that the EFRA Committee are set to “get to the bottom” of profitability and risks that exist through the food supply chain in a new inquiry.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
Read New Food’s latest instalment of Recall Roundup to find out what food and beverage products have been recalled around the world this week.
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Harnessing ‘non-destructive testing’ to fight food waste
Philip Simpson, Commercial Director at ReFood, discusses the value of non-destructive testing technologies and how they can be harnessed by food manufacturing businesses to reduce avoidable food waste.
