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Comment and OpinionFrom lab-grown meat to insects, alternative proteins are the future of our diets
Alternative proteins face regulatory hurdles but applications are already in progress around the world, say Katrina Anderson, associate director and Sian Edmonds, senior associate at Osborne Clarke
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NewsAbel & Cole adds Foundation Earth eco-label to entire range
It claims to be the first supermarket to commit an entire range of products to the Foundation Earth label
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NewsOrganic sales growing despite cost of living pressures
Total organic sales rose by 1.6% to £3.1bn last year despite ‘unprecedented challenges’ for businesses and consumers
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NewsMedia Bites 27 Feb: Fruit & veg shortages, Reckitt Benckiser, Waitrose
Shortages of some fresh fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers could be the ‘tip of the iceberg’, the National Farmers Union has said
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NewsCity snapshot: ABF issues profits upgrade as inflation steadies
Associated British Foods has lifted its profit forecasts for the year as inflation becomes less volatile and commodity costs start to decline. Plus, DX group reports strong first half
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Cadbury make a success of its healthier Fruitier & Nuttier treats?
Cadbury’s non-HFSS NPD promises a treat ‘without compromise’
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat more supermarkets could do to help shoppers in tough times
The crisis has plunged 13 million people into food insecurity. Supermarkets and food manufacturers are looking to respond, but there are question marks over whether they’re doing enough
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NewsCity News: Mixed feelings on Danone’s turnaround progress
Danone shareholders were boosted this week by better-than-expected end of year numbers, but debate remains over how far along the dairy giant is on the path to turnaround
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy it's so hard to prove profiteering and greedflation in food
Questions have been raised about the legitimacy of supplier price increases. But margins at major fmcg giants are almost universally in decline
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NewsRockstar Energy bolsters zero-sugar drinks offer with Refresh duo
Each 500ml can contains 80mg vitamin C, 155mg of caffeine and 21 calories
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Comment and OpinionDisposable vaping has attracted bad actors. This must be stamped out
We all have a responsibility to ensure the right products get to the right people in the right way, says Duncan Cunningham, external affairs director at Philip Morris (PML)
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NewsFood and drink M&A activity edges up in Q4 as market shows ‘green shoots’
Food and drink deals ticked up in the fourth quarter of 2022, boosting hopes dealmaking will rebound in 2023 after economic turmoil effectively froze the market last year
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Comment and OpinionPringles’ hamster distracts us from healthier snacking
Pringles is plugging its non-HFSS multigrain variant, but keeping quiet about how better-for-you it is
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NewsLittle Moons appoints Flor Healy as non-executive chairman
An fmcg industry leader with over 30 years’ experience, Healy will support Little Moons’ ambitious global growth plans
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Comment and OpinionWith the King invested in food poverty, it’s time to subsidise redistribution
Surely human consumption is a better social, economic and environmental outcome than anaerobic digestion?
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NewsIceland announces it is to close six UK stores
Iceland has not said whether affected staff will lose their jobs
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NewsFruit & veg crisis: farmers slam Thérèse Coffey’s response
Criticism of the Defra secretary comes amid myriad crises across British food production
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NewsLidl ‘conceded battle to be UK’s dominant discounter’, says former boss
Lidl’s slowdown of store openings this year will make it almost for it to catch Aldi, according to Ronny Gottschlich
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Comment and OpinionThree ways food and drink can maintain momentum on food waste reduction
There are still systemic issues holding the UK back from making food waste a thing of the past
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NewsTesco revamps detergent packaging to save 250 tonnes of plastic a year
The new boxes contain more than 90% recycled cardboard, and are FSC certified, with a thin plastic liner inside to protect the pods