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“Protecting consumers” the key driver for food safety efforts says survey
Manufacturers have consumers’ best interests at heart when it comes to food safety according to a survey of producers, with food fraud identified as a concern.
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Food waste tops 900 million tonnes according to UN research
Food waste has to be a priority for governments, businesses, and citizens alike if the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved according to the UN.
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Beverage consumers increasingly health-conscious says research
Research from Kerry has suggested beverage consumers are keen to look after their health more than ever before in the wake of the pandemic.
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How will the UK’s 2021 budget impact the food and drink sector?
New Food examines the reaction of the food and drink industry to one of the most important budget announcements in UK history.
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Solving the obesity crisis
On World Obesity Day, Dr Renata Micha outlines the scale of the world’s obesity crisis, and explains why 2021 is a crucial year for authorities if they are to solve a growing crisis.
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First ever recyclable rice pouch makes its way to supermarket shelves
The new pouch is the same size and shape of the older, non-recyclable counterpart, and according to the manufacturers, possesses the same attributes in terms of food safety and convenience.
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Poo-powered biofuel – Arla’s innovative sustainability efforts
Arla’s Graham Wilkinson explains how the dairy cooperative has progressed towards its ambitious sustainability targets during the most challenging of periods.
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Excessive screen time linked to binge-eating by US researchers
Researchers in the US have linked excessive screen time with the development of binge-eating disorder in later years after surveying more than 10,000 children.
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Small fat reduction could save thousands of lives say researchers
A new study from scientists at Queen Mary University London claims a small reduction in fat in some of the country’s favourite foods could prevent thousands of deaths over the coming years.
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Oval plates could be the key to reducing food waste, say researchers
Simply swapping traditional round plates to smaller, oval shaped ones could help reduce food waste in US university dining halls, according to one study.
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Don’t be silent, speak up for food allergies
Catherine Clarke discusses the FSA's latest food allergy campaign and why it is so important, especially for young people, to make sure they have their voices heard by restaurants.
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Path for cellular seafood “long and narrow”
A team of researchers from Santa Barabra has outlined just how tough a task it will be for cellular seafood to deliver the environmental benefits it has promised.
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Food Integrity: Event Preview
The highly anticipated Food Integrity 2021 conference will bring together the best parts of the original 2020 agenda with new and exciting additions, convening as a fully virtual, interactive five-day event.
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Less than half of Brits can identify a B vitamin claims survey
A recent survey has revealed a significant lack of knowledge among consumers around B vitamins, which are important to regulate energy and hormone levels, among other things.
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What’s driving the plant-based boom?
With more consumers than ever choosing vegan cuisine, Simon Solway, UK and Ireland OOH and Retail Country Manager for Gold&Green Foods, looks at what’s driving the growing plant-based market.
