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Dollar stores are the fastest-growing food retailers in the US
A study by Tufts University has found that dollar stores are permeating the food market in the US, especially in rural areas.
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FDA announces draft guidance for processed baby foods
Aiming to help reduce potential health effects for babies and children under two, the FDA has announced action levels for lead categories of processed baby foods.
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Could seafood lower the risk of kidney disease?
Researchers found that omega 3 fatty acids in seafood is linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease.
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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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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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Starbucks partners with DoorDash
Coffee giant Starbucks has partnered with DoorDash to expand its delivery service across the US.
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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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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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“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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USDA commits to nutrition security and behavioural health research
The USDA has embarked on a three year collaborative project to understand the link between nutrition services and behavioural health and wellbeing.
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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”.
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Four in 10 students have got food from the bins, FSA claims
A new study carried out by the FSA has highlighted that many students do not follow recommended food safety and hygiene behaviours.
