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Turnips for tea? Coffey suggests controversial shortage solution
The UK’s Environment Secretary has suggested that Brits turn to home-grown produce amid imported fruit and vegetable supply issues.
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Recall Roundup: Temperature control and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup to find out about food recalls in the UK and US, including products being recalled due to poor temperature control.
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UK consumers find switching to plant-based more expensive
A survey has found that 49 percent of consumers reducing their meat intake said to cut costs said that their new diet is more expensive than it was before.
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Asda and Morrisons cap fruit and veg sales amid shortage
Two major UK supermarkets have limited their sales of fruit and vegetables to manage an import shortage.
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Updating and improving UK bread laws
Real Bread Campaign coordinator Chris Young says that change is long overdue but that the UK Government is ignoring the needs of shoppers and small bakery owners.
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Pancake Day: from a plain past to protein-packed present
From religious beginnings to a social media craze. How has Shrove Tuesday changed over time? Simon Parker discusses pancake popularity in 2023.
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“Moderate” alcohol consumption linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Following a preclinical study, scientists have discovered that “even modest amounts” of alcohol can cause loss of brain cells.
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Aldi announces more than 6,000 new jobs in 2023
Discount supermarket Aldi has said that it will be creating more than 6,000 new roles across the UK in 2023.
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20/20 Vision: A new way to make chocolate
New Food hears how Vinte Vinte Founder, Pedro Martins Araújo, is creating proper chocolate and why ethical sourcing should be a non-compete issue.
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What is next for the meat-free category?
Chris Doe explains why he thinks changing consumer perceptions of meat-free products can be achieved through innovation.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup to find out about recalls in the US and UK, including small pieces of plastic found in Quorn meatballs.
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Food colouring may “damage” the human gut
Nanoparticles in food colouring and anti-caking agents may “damage parts of the human intestine”, according to new research.
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What’s next for dairy? FrieslandCampina outlines its key trends
From 'Weastern' cuisine to 'Frasian' pastry, FrieslandCampina Global Marketing Director Industry Jules Kramer outlines the trends that the dairy giant thinks are going to be key in 2023.
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Food inflation dips but still remains high
Food inflation in January 2023 dipped slightly from the previous month but still remains high at 16.7 percent.
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Consumer demand for fresh meat may waver following recalls
Researchers from Penn State University have claimed that fresh meat recalls may affect consumer demand and impact sales.
