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Do sugary drink taxes work in the US?
Researchers say that sugary drink taxes only work when consumers are made acutely aware of that tax through labelling, though this does not apply if the tax is small.
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HelloFresh reveals Italian as UK’s favourite cuisine
Meal kit provider HelloFresh has revealed its take on the hottest UK recipe trends, with protein set to have a good year in 2022 and carbs to continue to decline.
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We need standardisation on eco-labelling
Professor Robin May discusses the advantages of eco-labelling in the drive for a more sustainable food system, but calls for a standardised approach to avoid consumer confusion.
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Recall roundup: Listeria alert in the US and supermarket recalls in the UK
This week's recall roundup features Listeria concerns and fish wire alerts in the US, as well as supermarket recalls in the UK.
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Plant based alternative consumption doubles in UK
The rise in plant-based food consumption was largest amongst younger generations, and women were also more likely to go plant-based than men.
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The past, present and future of cheese
Heloise le Norcy-Trott of Lactalis UK & Ireland sheds light on the UK cheese market and reflects on current and future trends.
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Dairy vs. dairy alternative spreads
Sam Thomas, Head of Category at Upfield UK&I, discusses Britain’s appetite for dairy-free spreads and the drivers of this trend.
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FDA releases new tool to explore food safety survey results
The FDA’s new tool will allow users to interact with the findings of the wide-ranging survey, which produced some interesting results.
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VODCAST Episode Eighteen (special on plant-based #2): Female leaders discuss alternative proteins
In episode two of New Food and Equinom’s plant-based series, Bethan Grylls is joined by three female experts who discuss the future of protein, the challenges of mimicking experience, and whether soy will ever be trumped.
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UK attitudes towards healthy and sustainable diets
Michelle Patel outlines the results of the Food Standards Agency’s survey around Britain’s stance on health, environmentally friendly food and who should be taking the reins.
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The future of dairy
Glanbia Nutritionals’ Tara Bane explores the consumer trends influencing the dairy market.
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Watch this week’s F&B news in 60 seconds
Catch up with this week's food and drink headlines, including more meat sector labour woes and new net zero targets.
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Everything you need to know about personalised nutrition
As we see a drive for functional food, New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls, interviews Dr Jeffrey Blumberg on the topic of personalised nutrition to see whether this could be the next megatrend.
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How can US consumers lower the carbon footprint of their groceries?
Research from the American Chemical Society has suggested that US consumers should buy less savoury bakery products and manufacturers should offer more cost-effective packaging to reduce carbon emissions.
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The key to a healthy heart? You need to look at the full picture
The key to a healthy heart is a balanced diet, rather than avoiding certain foods, new research from the American Heart Association has recommended today.
