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Modern slavery in the cocoa sector
New Food’s Bethan Grylls has an eye-opening discussion with Tony’s Chocolonely on modern slavery and how this noble chocolate company is making a big impact.
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Poultry to be culled in Northern Ireland after bird flu is detected
More than 30,000 birds are to be culled and a strict control zone set up following a suspected outbreak of bird flu in County Antrim.
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Magnit CEO talks sustainable logistics and recycled carbon dioxide
Magnit CEO Jan Dunning explains why sustainability is not easy in Russia, and reveals the innovative green projects his company is undertaking.
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Episode Twelve: Should we ‘eat local’ more often?
The pandemic has placed immense pressure on local businesses. In their latest podcast, the New Food team discuss the argument for and against shopping local.
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Ensuring the authenticity of wine: the role of NMR
In a recent webinar, Thomas Spengler of Bruker BioSpin along with Elena Meléndez Álvarez and Eva Lopez Rituerto of Estación Enológica de Haro, La Rioja-Spain discussed the role of NMR in assuring authenticity of Spanish Wines.
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A fruitful solution to the UK’s food security problem
Thomas Bradley from off-grid energy supplier, Flogas, explains why rural living practices could be the key to improving food security within the UK.
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BMPA predicts Brexit chaos without ‘orientation phase’
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is worried that without contingency plans, companies will not be able to get their products out of the country come 1 January 2021.
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No one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to eating less meat
Scientists have argued that the pressure to eat less meat might actually be counter-productive in some parts of the world, where livestock are essential to the economy and sustainability.
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How will food manufacturers ensure food safety post-Brexit?
Paul Lerigo asks whether UK food manufacturers will continue to abide by existing food safety standards even after the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year.
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Taste you trust
Andy Bennett, VP Global Quality at McCormick, explains why total transparency is vital and the efforts this well-known herb and spice maker goes to, to ensure what you taste can be trusted.
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Confectionery In-depth Focus – December 2020
Our latest Confectionery In-depth Focus discusses the rise of dark chocolate and modern slavery and the issue of modern slavery within the cocoa sector.
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British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals empty shelf concerns
The BNF survey suggests concerns among consumers over empty supermarket shelves this Christmas and highlights a rise in plant-based festive feasts.
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FSA revises vacuum packed meat shelf-life
The move to extend VP/MAP shelf life will not compromise food safety, states the FSA, and will mean less meat is thrown away in the UK.
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A food system for the future
In the last Chris’ Corner of 2020, the professor reflects on Emily Miles’ recent speech and calls for more champions in Government, industry and academia, who will bring meaningful change next year.
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European factory aims to make plant-based more accessible
The plant-based manufacturer says the new Lincolnshire factory will lower the cost of large scale production and make plant-based products more appealing to consumers.
