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Brits can’t afford to eat healthy, claims new research
As budgets stretch, Brits are becoming more and more concerned that they will not be able to afford to buy healthier products and will instead turn to less nutritious alternatives.
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Consumer trust in UK food falls as cost-of-living crisis bites
Trust in UK food has dropped as consumers are forced to opt for what they perceive as products with lower standards of food safety and animal welfare.
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70% of Asian-based food companies say no to cages
A survey conducted by NGO Sinergia Animal has shown growing interest in animal welfare, with many companies transitioning to cage-free egg supply chains.
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FDA warns consumers over Listeria ice cream outbreak
The FDA has confirmed that an investigation into Big Olaf Creamery as a possible source of the outbreak is ongoing, and has warned consumers of the typical symptoms to look out for.
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Episode 27 – Ethical supply chains
The New Food editorial team are talking ethics in this week's episode, as they speak to Paul Williams of Princes Group to find out how the manufacturer is keeping its supply chains ethical.
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Are sugary drink taxes economically beneficial for lower-income communities?
It’s long been said that sweetened beverage taxes create an unfair burden on lower-income households, but new research from the University of Washington suggests otherwise.
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Amazon Prime and GrubHub announce US partnership
Amazon Prime has taken its first step into the world of food home delivery as it teams up with one of the biggest players in the US market.
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Danone launches plant-based infant formula blend
Danone says the new infant formula has a lower carbon footprint than other infant formulas on the market on account of the packaging and ingredients used.
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Will this be the most expensive Fourth of July yet?
As the US celebrates 246 years of independence, this year could mark one of the most expensive Fourth of July holidays in memory as consumers feel the squeeze of inflation.
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Consumers will pay more for healthier products in restaurants, says research
As the sector recovers from the devastation caused by he pandemic, research suggests offering more healthy options could be the key to enticing consumers back out to eat.
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Should plastic gum base be replaced with a plant-based alternative?
With plastic microparticles in human bodies making headlines, it may be alarming to hear that gum chewers have been masticating plastic all this time. So, are there any safety implications and why isn’t plastic on the label? New Food speaks to three experts.
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Ingestible skincare products are on the rise: here’s why
Consumers are opting for ingestible skincare products as they look for a more rounded approach to their health and nutrition, with the condition of their skin right at the top of the pile of considerations.
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Why don’t consumers trust gene edited foods?
A new study from Iowa State University has attempted to delve into the reasons consumers don’t trust gene-edited products as the technology moves ever further into the mainstream.
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Enthusiasts, Easy Health, and Healthy Feel Goods: Which are you?
Arla Ingredients has identified three different groups of people when it comes to protein and nutrition, each with different desires and needs around the food they eat.
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Taking control of our brain through diet
Scientists are diving deep into the cells of our brains to discover what keeps us awake at night and how what we eat could be controlling our willpower. Denis Burdakov explains more.
