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Food inflation used as excuse to “hike prices” says Tesco Chairman
During a BBC interview, the Chairman of Tesco said that “some food firms may be using inflation as an excuse to hike prices further than necessary”.
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Inflation stifles one in six food and drink companies tech advances
16 percent of food and drink businesses have said inflation has stifled their business growth regarding tech advancements.
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Episode 35: The big 2023 preview…ft. Professor Chris Elliott
Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler chat to Professor Chris Elliot about upcoming food and beverage trends that should be on everyone's radar.
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Recall Roundup: E.coli and undeclared allergens
Read this week’s recall roundup involving recalls from the UK and US, including Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli.
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Could microalgae be the future sustainable superfood?
A study has claimed that microalgae could be the future sustainable superfood, stating that the aquatic plant has various environmental and nutritional advantages.
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A glass never full: Carlsberg’s relentless drive for innovation
New Food speaks to Mikael Johansson about why he thinks prioritising brew quality is key to Carlsberg’s international success.
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Sainsbury’s partners with Just Eat for speedy home delivery
UK supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has partnered with food delivery app Just Eat, with 175 stores available for quick delivery from March 2023.
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Cake comments made in a “personal capacity” says FSA Chair
FSA Chairwoman Professor Susan Jebb has clarified comments made in a recent article linking bringing in cake with passive smoking.
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Food inflation rises for 17th month in a row
The Office for National Statistics has said that food inflation reached 16.9 percent in December 2022, with milk, cheese and eggs being particularly affected.
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M&S to invest £480 million into “bigger, better” stores
Marks & Spencer has announced that it will be creating 3,400 jobs across the UK following a store investment of nearly half a billion pounds.
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From the horse’s mouth: three steps forward and one leap back
Professor Chris Elliott marks ten years since the infamous Horsemeat Scandal and assesses how resilient we are to fraud now.
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Could genetically modified rice tackle food shortages?
Researchers claim genetically engineered rice with better salt tolerance could be grown in places where crops would usually fail.
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“People love a bargain”: Innovating in the snack food sector
Find out why the Marketing Director of Valeo Snackfoods thinks it is important to create new types of snack foods for high street discount and bargain stores.
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Brits spending more than ever on takeaway coffee, report claims
A report has highlighted that, through buying three takeaway coffees per week, Brits are spending an average of £530 each year to get their caffeine fix.
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Lubrication key to chocolate’s irresistibility
Researchers have determined that consumers find the process whereby chocolate turns from a solid to a smooth emulsion in the mouth “totally irresistible”.
