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UK food and beverage export figures reach record heights
According to data from the FDF, UK food and drink exports have reached record figures in the first half of 2023.
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It’s brightening up for Hawaiian papaya growers
President of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association Eric Weinert explains why the sector has recovered significantly in 2023.
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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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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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Nestlé to acquire majority stake in Brazilian chocolate company
Advent International has agreed to let Nestlé acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a premium chocolate company in Brazil.
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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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Harnessing food tech to reshape the food industry
Rogério Peres, Chief Information Officer at JBS discusses how AI is revolutionising the way we produce, process, distribute, and consume food.
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Sainsbury’s invests additional £6 million in its dairy farmers
Following previous investments, Sainsbury’s has now invested a further £6 million in its dairy farmers with aim of generating “long term support”.
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The Apples Awards: And the nominees are…
In this exciting update, New Food presents the nominees for our inaugural Apples – our industry awards that seek to recognise some of the greatest achievers in our sector.
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Industry responds to fifth delay for post-Brexit food import checks
With the UK Government announcing that post-Brexit fresh food import checks are being pushed back for the fifth time, various members of the food industry share their opinion on what this might mean for the sector.
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Price of rice reaches 15 year high in Asia, reports claim
According to reports, rice prices have reached a 15 year high in Asia in the midst of weather and exportation concerns.
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High fertiliser profits “likely fuelling food price inflation”, finds ECIU
Analysis from ECIU has found that a 500 percent jump in fertiliser company profits is a “likely” cause of food price inflation.
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Is food inflation really coming to an end?
Professor Chris Elliott asks whether this truly is the beginning of the end of food inflation, or whether it's only just getting started...
