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Experts flag concerns about Government’s food policy plan reversal
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s “U-turns” regarding food policy in the UK.
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25 percent of wedding guests opt for alcohol-free drinks, study finds
According to a study, 24 percent of adults weddings guests opt for alcohol-free drinks when celebrating with their loved ones.
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FDA updates allergen draft guidance
The FDA has made adjustments to its draft guidance, including allergen advice to support those living with an allergy to sesame.
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Experts call for “clear, reliable” palm oil purchase guidance
Researchers have found that consumers “find it hard to know the consequences of their buying choices” when it comes to palm oil.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and packaging concerns
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including chorizo being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
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Food inflation falls for fifth month in a row
Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation decreased by 1.3 percent between July and August 2023, dropping to 13.6 percent, according to ONS.
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Aldi launches takeaway pizza delivery service
Discount supermarket Aldi is launching a pizza delivery service in popular student cities Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
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More than 1 in 4 universities operate a food bank, research reveals
According to latest research, more than a quarter of universities in the UK are operating a food bank for students amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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Owner of Slug & Lettuce to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates pubs, has said that it will be using “dynamic pricing”, charging more for drinks during busy hours, reports claim.
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Just Eat for Business to carry out carbon labelling trial
Hoping to raise awareness of the carbon impact of office food, Just Eat for Business will be carrying out a carbon labelling trial.
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Costa recalls products warning they “may contain small stones”
Coffee shop chain Costa is recalling various sandwiches and wraps as the products “may contain small stones”.
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“Green nudges” cut plastic waste in takeaway food delivery
With the help of “green nudges”, a popular food delivery platform in China increased the share of no-cutlery orders by 648 percent, according to study.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
Read our latest Recall Roundup to keep up to date with what food products have been recalled in the UK and US this week.
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Shifting towards radical climate transparency
Kit Nicholl explains why “radical climate transparency” is the way forward when it comes to generating consumer trust around sustainable food claims.
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Can eating a vegan diet save you money?
Recent research suggests that going vegan can trim grocery costs by 16 percent while delivering significant health benefits.
