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Seafood demand expected to increase by 14 percent by 2030
A report has predicted that the global demand for seafood will surge by 14 percent by 2030 despite 85 percent of the world’s fisheries being “pushed to or beyond their limits”.
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Minimum food targets needed in the UK, says NFU
According to reports, the National Farmers Union has called for minimum food targets in the UK to prevent retail shortages.
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Experts flag concerns about Government’s food policy plan reversal
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s “U-turns” regarding food policy in the UK.
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Enhancing food safety analysis with diagnostic ion screening
Watch this webinar to hear from Dr. Karl Oetjen and Dr. Craig Butt, who will share their recent research on nontargeted analysis of food products. Discover how advanced analytical methods can detect unlisted, unexpected, and unwanted ingredients, leading to increased confidence throughout the supply chain, ultimately benefiting consumers
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Food inflation falls for fifth month in a row
Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation decreased by 1.3 percent between July and August 2023, dropping to 13.6 percent, according to ONS.
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Ukraine sues Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over food import bans
Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization regarding its neighbouring countries’ agricultural import bans, reports claim.
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Rerouting rice supply: VeeTee reflects on rice shortages in Asia
With extreme weather impacting rice yields across Asia, Moni Varma explains how VeeTee has been navigating soaring prices and adjusting its supply chain.
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More than 1 in 4 universities operate a food bank, research reveals
According to latest research, more than a quarter of universities in the UK are operating a food bank for students amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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The long road of Brexit: A shifting regulatory reality
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation discusses how numerous Brexit import pushbacks have affected the sector and what the supply chain might look like in a post-Brexit world.
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UK Government to “boost” support for British farmers
The UK Government has committed to providing a “package of measures” to encourage people to “buy British” produce when shopping online.
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The battle for the survival of shrimp
Professor Chris Elliott reveals an exciting new project designed to future-proof the shrimp farming sector.
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Tesco boss urges Government to stand by net zero commitments
The CEO of Tesco, Ken Murphy, has called on political parties to stand by net zero commitments and to back green innovation.
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Food Safety – Allergen controls and sustainability vs. safety
Discover Food Safety In-Depth Focus, featuring articles on allergen control, sustainability vs safety, and toxins in our food.
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Can eating a vegan diet save you money?
Recent research suggests that going vegan can trim grocery costs by 16 percent while delivering significant health benefits.
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Artificial growing methods can double crop yield, study claims
According to a University of Surrey study, using artificial methods for growing crops could help solve global food security.
