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UK Government provide £12.4 million to help cut industry emissions
Energy intensive industries are being given a share of £12.4 million in government funding to find ways to reduce their carbon emissions.
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“Eating its own capital”: Investing in a planet-friendly food system
New Food’s Grace Galler investigates why investors may be apprehensive to invest in food systems and how their impact could make a monumental difference when it comes to food insecurity and climate change.
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Tesco’s partnership with Olio stops 30 million meals going to waste
Through a partnership with surplus-food redistribution app Olio, Tesco has said that more than 30 million meals have “been stopped from going to waste”.
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Episode 36: Would you eat an insect?
New Food's Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler speak to Dr Jessica Danaher about using insects as a source of alternative protein and why it could be a sustainable solution for our protein demands.
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Carbon emissions from fertilisers could reduce by 80 percent by 2050
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have said carbon emissions from fertilisers could be reduced to one-fifth of the current levels by 2050.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
This week, New Food looks at recalls that have occurred in the UK and US, including a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in various products.
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European craft distillers call for support in campaign
Seeking changes from the EU and national Governments, spiritsEUROPE have launched a campaign called #SpiritsVoices to gain support for the industry.
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Levy UK+I and ExCeL prioritise sustainability in partnership
ExCeL London and Levy UK+I have decided to continue a long-term catering partnership with the aim of being “sustainable leaders”.
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Samworth Brothers and Company Shop to set up pop-up pantries during half-term
Leicester City Council has teamed up with Samworth Brothers and Company Shop to provide children eligible for free school meals with fruit, vegetables, milk, bread and other cupboard essentials.
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Developing recyclable, compostable and sustainable food packaging
Researchers have found shellac-based coating makes pulp materials suitable for food without using petroleum-based polymers or metals.
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Iceland Foods recognised as top supermarket with most sustainable own-brand seafood
The Marine Stewardship Council UK & Ireland Market Report 2022 highlighted that Iceland was followed closely by Tesco and Lidl.
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Food innovation trends in 2023 – what’s on the horizon?
Dr Andy Zynga explores what innovation trends are right around the corner and why he thinks “cultivated meat is here to stay”.
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Fish genome has potential to improve food security
Researchers say they have found the “first full, high quality” reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain.
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ReadyWise now available on Amazon in Europe
A manufacturer of emergency food supplies in the UK and US is now available on Amazon for various countries in Europe.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and foreign objects
In this week’s recall roundup New Food highlights food recalls in the UK and US including plastic found in grated cheese.
