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$2 million grant given to research food waste prevention methods
In a bid to tackle food waste, a $2 million grant has been given to several universities to create food waste measurement tools.
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What UK region is the most food waste conscious?
According to new data, Bristol, Norwich and Manchester are amongst the UK’s leading cities when it comes to affectively addressing food waste.
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Tesco to switch to ‘Best Before’ dates on yoghurt
Leading supermarket Tesco has changed its yoghurt labelling from ‘Use By’ to ‘Best Before’ to cut down on food waste.
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Scientists create world’s first “totally edible” battery
Researchers at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have created the world’s first rechargeable edible battery.
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Tesco launches “fully circular” ready meal packaging initiative
In collaboration with Faerch Group, Tesco has launched a ready meal initiative that recycles use plastic food trays back into packaging.
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Rethinking sweetener production
Natural sweeteners are an important health management tool for many as they contain fewer calories than sugar and some can even support dental and diabetic health. However, most natural sweeteners are manufactured using chemical processes. Here, Co-founder and COO at ArcitekBio Jai Lad explores the opportunities for developing a circular…
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Scientist to develop “game changing” fruit and veg coating
A scientist is developing an egg-based coating for fruit and vegetables that he says “could help to improve access to fresh produce in food deserts”.
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Tackle food waste to fix our food systems
With global food systems wreaking havoc on our climate, Jamie Crummie asserts the best place to start with tackling this overwhelming problem is addressing food waste.
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KFC appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer
Nira Johri will be leaving Rich's to join KFC Global as its new Chief Sustainability Officer from 3 April 2023.
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Hellmann’s trials new label to reduce fridge temperatures
Unilever owned Hellmann’s is trialling a new test label to reduce fridge temperatures and food waste amid the cost of living crisis.
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New Food Issue 1 2023
Discover the latest trends and insights in the food and beverage industry, from the future of cultured meat to tackling food waste, in Issue 1 2023 of New Food.
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Episode 37 – The truth about sustainable agriculture
The New Food team digs deeper into the roots of sustainable agriculture and uncovers the latest trends and voices driving a greener, fairer food system.
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Sainsbury’s launches £2 fruit and vegetable boxes to reduce food waste
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s is introducing fruit and vegetable boxes at over 200 stores to allow customers to buy surplus products at a lower price.
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Co-op to scrap ‘best before’ dates on fruit and vegetables
UK supermarket Co-op are removing ‘best-before’ dates on fresh fruit and vegetables to help customers cut food waste and save money.
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A world wrapped in food packaging
As the reality of climate change sets in, Dr Andy Zynga asks the question: are we doing enough for our planet when it comes to food packaging?
