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Walmart and Avery Dennison launch RFID-enabled labels to boost food freshness
Walmart and Avery Dennison launch first-to-market RFID labelling in meat, bakery and deli to cut waste, improve freshness and boost efficiency.
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Global nutrition market growth driven by changing consumer priorities
Global food supplements and nutrition market is shifting, says Tetra Pak, as consumers prioritise natural, emotional and convenient choices.
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Operation OPSON: the world’s annual stress-test for food crime is sending a louder alarm than ever
The results of last year’s food criminality are in. Here, Professor Chris Elliott shares his biggest concerns about the trends he’s noticed, including the increase in organisation and direct threat to public health.
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FareShare and Felix Project merge to “scale up food provision for the UK’s most vulnerable communities”
FareShare and The Felix Project unite to expand surplus redistribution and strengthen communities, as demand surges and food insecurity deepens.
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Tesco trials infrared avocado ripeness scanner to cut food waste
Tesco is piloting an infrared avocado scanner in five UK stores, helping shoppers pick perfectly ripe fruit and reduce waste.
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New research reveals potential of AI-driven colour-changing food packaging
New University of Vaasa research explores how AI-powered colour-changing packaging could improve food quality monitoring, reduce waste and boost transparency.
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IFST and Campden BRI panel explore the future of reformulation
At the IFST and Campden BRI forum, representatives from Waitrose and Costa Coffee, alongside industry experts, presented a range of strategies for addressing ultra-processed foods. The discussion covered differing definitions and explored alternatives to traditional reformulation.
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New mercury-reducing packaging solution sets a safer standard for canned tuna
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a packaging solution that reduces mercury content in canned tuna by 35 percent.
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Consumers warned by FSA of top food hygiene “fails” this festive season
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) reveal the UK's top food hygiene fails, highlighting risks consumers face during this festive season. Here are their expert tips to stay safe this Christmas.
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Recall Roundup: further cucumber-related recalls and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (7-13 December 2024), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Episode 62: Tackling the global food waste crisis with Too Good To Go
In this latest episode of Food to Go, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Sophie Trueman from Too Good To Go to discuss the importance of tackling food waste across the entire supply chain—from manufacturers to retailers and consumers.
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How UKHarvest’s Nourish Hub is tackling food waste and food poverty
A community hub in West London, established to address food poverty and social isolation, has received positive feedback from residents and volunteers.
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Aldi removes ‘use by’ dates from fresh milk
Discount supermarket Aldi has announced changes to its fresh milk packaging, hoping to cut food waste by removing use by dates.
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Hellmann’s trials new label to reduce fridge temperatures
Unilever owned Hellmann’s is trialling a new test label to reduce fridge temperatures and food waste amid the cost of living crisis.
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Co-op to scrap ‘best before’ dates on fruit and vegetables
UK supermarket Co-op are removing ‘best-before’ dates on fresh fruit and vegetables to help customers cut food waste and save money.
