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£100,000 worth of counterfeit Wonka bars seized in London
The fake chocolate bars are not only an issue for trading standards – they could provide a potential food safety risk as regulations might not be being adhered to.
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Nestlé Cereals launches Wheat Plan to aid sustainable agriculture
The world’s largest food company Nestlé will aid farmers in implementing sustainable agricultural practices, such as cover cropping and reduced cultivation.
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Government Food Strategy: A strategy without a plan
Following the reveal of the Government Food Strategy, Professor Chris Elliott explains why the whitepaper is such a disappointment to the UK food and agricultural sectors – and actually for all of us.
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The food crisis is here, and it will only get worse
Professor Chris Elliott covers five areas in which the UK food system has been heavily impacted by the Ukrainian-Russian conflict and Brexit.
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“Thin gruel” – Government food strategy blasted by industry
The Government Food Strategy white paper, published today, has come in for considerable criticism from the food industry, with many claiming it lack substance and planning.
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Humans aren’t so stupid after all
A new study has been billed as "significant" as it potentially disproves a long-held theory that humans are mindless overeaters.
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Lidl launches Good to Give label to aid food bank donations
Lidl’s new Good to Give label will help consumers identify which products are both nutritious and have a suitably long life, making them ideal for food bank donation.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A range of foodborne pathogens have caused recalls around the world this week.
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FDF publishes trade strategy to boost British imports and exports
The FDF has published a report which provides a framework for the UK Government to use when negotiating new trade deals with other countries.
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“Misleading” Tesco plant-based food advert banned by ASA
Tesco’s Plant Chef vegan burger adverts have been banned over “misleading” claims and numerous complaints.
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Five good reasons to build a mushroom farm
Daniel Dajewski, CEO and co-founder of Agro-Projects Group, explains why more and more investors are considering entering the mushroom business.
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What are UK shoppers looking for in supermarkets?
Following a survey it conducted, GlobalData has concluded that supermarket loyalty schemes will be key for customer retention in the UK during the current cost-of-living crisis.
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Ketchup: fridge or cupboard? The debate is settled…
A survey has revealed how people in Britain store their food, and the heated arguments that can stem from a difference of opinion.
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Asda expands on Uber Eats
UK delivery service Uber Eats has added additional Asda stores to the range of supermarkets available on its platform.
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Researchers create portable tool to detect foodborne contaminants
A team of food scientists and engineers recently received a grant to develop and test a portable sensor technology which aims to quickly detect foodborne pathogens outside of a lab.
