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Food inflation dips but still remains high
Food inflation in January 2023 dipped slightly from the previous month but still remains high at 16.7 percent.
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“Eating its own capital”: Investing in a planet-friendly food system
New Food’s Grace Galler investigates why investors may be apprehensive to invest in food systems and how their impact could make a monumental difference when it comes to food insecurity and climate change.
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Tesco’s partnership with Olio stops 30 million meals going to waste
Through a partnership with surplus-food redistribution app Olio, Tesco has said that more than 30 million meals have “been stopped from going to waste”.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and undeclared allergens
This week, New Food looks at recalls that have occurred in the UK and US, including a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in various products.
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Iceland Foods recognised as top supermarket with most sustainable own-brand seafood
The Marine Stewardship Council UK & Ireland Market Report 2022 highlighted that Iceland was followed closely by Tesco and Lidl.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and foreign objects
In this week’s recall roundup New Food highlights food recalls in the UK and US including plastic found in grated cheese.
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Aldi and Too Good To Go launch UK-wide partnership
Aldi have announced the launch of a collaboration with surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, with the aim of reducing food waste.
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Lidl GB to invest £4 billion into British food industry
Leading food retailer Lidl GB has committed to investing in the British food industry, promising £4 billion for food businesses throughout 2023.
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UK soft drink taxes linked with decreased obesity in girls
A study has found there to be an eight percent reduction in obesity in girls coinciding with 2018 soft drinks industry levy.
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Veganuary: A trend here to stay?
New Food’s Grace Galler analyses how pertinent Veganism is in today’s world and asks SuperMeat if alternative proteins can make a comeback following “stagnant” sales in 2022.
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Dollar stores are the fastest-growing food retailers in the US
A study by Tufts University has found that dollar stores are permeating the food market in the US, especially in rural areas.
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Food inflation used as excuse to “hike prices” says Tesco Chairman
During a BBC interview, the Chairman of Tesco said that “some food firms may be using inflation as an excuse to hike prices further than necessary”.
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Episode 35: The big 2023 preview…ft. Professor Chris Elliott
Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler chat to Professor Chris Elliot about upcoming food and beverage trends that should be on everyone's radar.
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FDA links Listeria monocytogenes infections to enoki mushrooms
The FDA has identified imported enoki mushrooms distributed by Utopia Foods as a “likely source” of an illness outbreak.
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A glass never full: Carlsberg’s relentless drive for innovation
New Food speaks to Mikael Johansson about why he thinks prioritising brew quality is key to Carlsberg’s international success.
