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The coeliac tax
Coeliac UK’s Fiona Newsome highlights the financial impact shopping for gluten-free can have on coeliac consumers and urges action from legislators and industry.
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Sainsbury’s implements initiative to tackle food poverty
In the UK, supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has committed to donating 50p to Comic Relief for every product sold from its ‘Inspired to Cook’ Range.
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Olio partners with Whole Foods Market in London
Local sharing app Olio has entered a partnership with Whole Foods Market to cut down on food waste in London.
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From trash to treasure: Revolutionising food redistribution with Olio
Co-founder and CEO of Olio, Tessa Clarke tells Grace Galler exactly how the food redistribution company keeps food safety standards in check while fighting food waste.
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Foods Program reform misses the mark
The infant formula crisis in the US last year prompted calls for reform at the FDA. Brian Ronholm is Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports and here reflects on the FDA’s response to industry-wide concern.
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Iceland launches three initiatives to support parents during half term
With a survey revealing 51 percent of parents struggle with half term mealtimes, Iceland Foods has launched Half Term Heroes.
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Is the UK about to launch a food price cap?
Multiple sources have suggested that the UK Government is in talks with retailers to launch a voluntary price cap scheme.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at recalls in the UK and US where products have been recalled due to incorrect allergen labelling.
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How can we fix food insecurity in London?
With the cost-of-living crisis hitting many consumers hard in the capital, Hina Bokhari AM, former Chair of the London Assembly Economy Committee, reveals the advice given to the Mayor to help alleviate food insecurity.
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Majority of private label avocado oil is rancid or adulterated, study claims
According to a study, nearly 70 percent of private label avocado oil products are either rancid or adulterated.
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Mars Pet Nutrition appoints new Global Vice President
Helen Warren-Piper has been appointed as Global Vice President, Strategic Initiatives for Mars Pet Nutrition.
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Walkers revamp Snack A Jacks with new ‘bagless’ multipacks
Snack giant Walkers has announced that it will be trialling ‘bagless’ multipack packaging for its Snack A Jacks range.
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High food inflation persists while overall inflation dips to 8.7 percent
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that overall inflation is down to 8.7 percent while food inflation remains high at 19.1 percent.
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Organisations urge “bipartisan” action for food safety concerns
Twelve organisations have sent a joint letter to congressional leaders in the US, urging them to work together to tackle urgent food safety challenges.
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Intellectual property: A key ingredient to plant based success?
Law firm Mewburn Ellis discusses why it thinks plant-based companies should adopt a comprehensive intellectual property strategy to thrive in the rapidly growing market.
