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Egg rules change in response to bird flu outbreaks
Eggs will no longer need to be labelled as barn eggs during mandatory housing measures in plans announced by Defra.
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$5.2 million grant awarded for onion harvest research
A National Institute of Food and Agriculture-funded project is set to research multiple aspects of the southern US onion harvest system.
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What could Owen’s Law mean for the food industry?
With the FSA backing Owen’s Law, Juliet Moran considers how mandating allergy information on UK restaurant menus could improve safety for those living with food hypersensitivity.
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What’s on the menu? Five food trend predictions for 2024
The food and beverage industry is evolving, but what trends will shape the sector in the next 12 months? Find out New Food’s trend predictions here…
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One in five adults confuse plant-based with real animal products
According to a new report, 20 percent of UK consumers have confused plant-based products with animal products due to branding or labelling.
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Were food systems just a side dish at COP28?
Dr Lucy Wallace reflects on how the COP28 conference resulted in a landmark deal focusing on climate action but may have fallen short when it comes to transforming food systems.
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Expert predicts AI fuelled “fourth agricultural revolution”
According to a US-based researcher, AI could transform agriculture and help to meet the need for safe, sustainably-produced food for a growing global population.
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Dry January: More than just a campaign
With 8.5 million consumers taking part in Dry January this year, New Food's Grace Galler looks at the origins of the campaign and how the no/low alcohol market has shifted in recent years.
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Environment Secretary backs “clearer labelling” for British produce
Steve Barclay, Environment Secretary, promises UK Government will “rapidly consult on clearer labelling” to tackle “unfairness created by misleading labelling and protect farmers and consumers”.
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Turning up the dial on frozen
Sam Fulton delves into why Nomad Foods believes the benefits of frozen food need to be better understood in the fight against climate change.
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Controversial meat law comes into effect in California
California’s controversial “Proposition 12” has come into full effect after a six month delay expired this week.
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Examining the pet food market: approaches and alternatives
How has the landscape of the pet food industry evolved in recent years? Kate Kehoe of FMCG Gurus delves into market trends, revealing emerging demands in the current pet retail landscape.
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Will AI enhance or disrupt the fast food industry?
AI advancements promise to revolutionise food services, but success relies on sophisticated conversational abilities and personalised strategies, Gopi Polavarapu discusses.
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Understanding and addressing staff turnover in food and agriculture
Ricky Volpe analyses why staff turnover among the food and agriculture sectors is so high and suggests action the indsutry can take to improve it.
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The sisters shaking up the cheese industry
19 December 2023 | By
How has Extons gone from a small-loss making business which supplied local sandwich shops with grated cheese to a family company on course to turn over £100 million?
