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UK agriculture and robotics receive £12.5 million funding
DEFRA has committed to further funding for agriculture and horticulture automation and robotics to improve productivity.
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Calorie intake on the rise in the US and Europe
The number of calories per person consumed globally has increased by nine percent on average in 2021 to 2,960 calories per day, FAO reveals.
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Food manufacturers struggle to prioritise sustainability
Research has revealed that 93 percent food manufacturers, directors and business owners admit that sustainability is no longer a priority in the current economic climate.
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Minnesota Pharmaceutical Board files civil lawsuit over CBD
A civil lawsuit has been filed by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy against Moorhead-based manufacturers and retailers of edible cannabis.
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New Food speaks to…Commissioner Mike Strain
Editor Joshua Minchin speaks to Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain on a recent trip to the state, organised by the US Sustainability Alliance.
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Welsh farms receive share of £62.5 million
As part of a Basic Payment Scheme, over 14,400 Welsh farms have received a share of £62.5 million.
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Why launch a plant-based product now? With BENEO…
Live from Food Ingredients Europe at Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, Joshua Minchin interviews Pierre Donck of BENEO and Jos Hugense of Meatless on their new plant-based product.
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Will the World Cup be a silver lining for UK pubs?
Many pubs across the UK have closed amid the cost-of-living crisis, but could the World Cup quarter finals act as a saving grace for UK pubs by creating a £6 million boost in drink sales?
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Recall roundup: Salmonella, Hepatitis A and undeclared allergens
Read our latest recall roundup concerning the UK and US, including the presence of Salmonella in an advent calendar.
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Horizon Europe invests €25 million for sustainable protein research
Investing €25 million, Horizon Europe will be part of an EU programme that will develop cultivated meat and fermentation-based foods.
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Son of Mozambique’s former president jailed for food fraud
Following a fishing project scandal, the son of the former president of Mozambique has been jailed for 12 years due to embezzlement and money laundering.
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Could alternative proteins solve antimicrobial resistance?
With global concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance, find out why Martina Helmlinger thinks alternative proteins could provide a solution.
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US food system at risk due to rural veterinary shortages
A report has claimed that the US is facing an “alarming shortfall” of veterinarians to treat livestock and poultry in rural areas.
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Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister visits Princes’ new Cardiff site
International food and drink group Princes completes its £60 million site investment and opens its doors with a visit from Wales' Rural Affairs Minister.
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NFU urges UK Government to secure home-grown food supply
The NFU has said that, following egg shortages, other farming sectors could be threatened by “immediate supply chain issues caused by a lack of fairness for farmers and growers”.
