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FSA to launch a food fraud hotline
The FSA has shared proposals from the Food Fraud Group including launching a hotline for people to share their food crime concerns.
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The MPC’s inflation balancing act: challenges and critiques
Dr Clive Black explains his stance on the British Monetary Policy Committee and discusses inflation's impact on food and society including lessons learned, challenges faced, and future imperatives.
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Grocery inflation drops for seventh month in a row
New data has revealed that grocery price inflation fell to 11 percent in September and is now at its lowest rate since July 2022.
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It’s high time food got a seat at the climate table
After Rishi Sunak rowed back on several climate commitments, Raphael Podselver from ProVeg International, a co-host of Food4Climate at COP28, examines the implications of this decision and what it means for the food industry.
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Fresh food inflation at lowest level in two years
Data from the BRC has revealed that food inflation was down to 9.9 percent in September from 11.5 percent in August.
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Is innovation for sustainability risking food safety?
It feels like the security of our planet and its resources is slipping from our grasp, focusing global efforts on improvements to sustainable production. But how is this shift affecting food safety? We asked the experts…
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Is deglobalisation a good or bad thing?
Professor Chris Elliott examines the ongoing deglobaliastion of our food system and analyses its potential impact.
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Brexit’s roadblocks to “frictionless trade”
Rupert Ashby outlines how delaying implementation of the Border Target Operating Model has advantages and disadvantages for the sector.
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Food inflation falls for fifth month in a row
Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation decreased by 1.3 percent between July and August 2023, dropping to 13.6 percent, according to ONS.
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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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More than 1 in 4 universities operate a food bank, research reveals
According to latest research, more than a quarter of universities in the UK are operating a food bank for students amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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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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Owner of Slug & Lettuce to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates pubs, has said that it will be using “dynamic pricing”, charging more for drinks during busy hours, reports claim.
