Food and Drink

Worst UK wheat harvest in 40 years prompts flour price hike fears

Britain's worst wheat harvest in 40 years is likely to cause a price hike in flour and bread, the industry has warned. Only about 40% of the usual amount of…

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New study reveals Covid-19 can survive on frozen meat and fish for up to three weeks

A new study revealed that Covid-19 can survive on frozen meat and fish for up to three weeks, a study has found, as scientists warn that contaminated food may cause…

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Philippines bans poultry products from Australia over bird flu outbreak

The Philippines said on Wednesday it has temporarily banned the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products from Australia after the presence of the highly pathogenic H7N7 avian…

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Carlsberg says profit to fall 10%-15% as lockdowns hurt China, W. Europe sales

Danish brewer Carlsberg said on Thursday it expects organic operating profit to decline 10%-15% this year as lockdowns will impact sales in the second half of the year in its…

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Italy, France seek premium wine output cut as virus hits sales

Leading producers Italy and France are looking to slash premium wine output from the upcoming harvest to shore up prices after the coronavirus pandemic hammered sales and led to…

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World food price index rises for second month in July

World food prices rose in July, led by vegetable oil and dairy products, to extend a rebound from the previous month following sharp falls triggered by the pandemic, the United…

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Weed-killer glyphosate found in New Zealand’s manuka honey

Traces of the controversial weed-killer glyphosate have been found in New Zealand honey, prompting concern for our high-value manuka industry. The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) found the…

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Coronavirus crisis fuelling demand for immune-boosting foods

Food ingredients maker Chr Hansen said it had seen an increase in demand during the coronavirus crisis for products that help to strengthen the immune system, which was likely to…

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Microplastics found in fruit and vegetables

Microplastics have been discovered in fruits and vegetables, with apples and carrots found to be the most contaminated, studies show. Campaigners have called for an urgent investigation into the tiny…

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Major companies reviewing name and brand image after Black Lives Matter protests

PepsiCo Inc said on Wednesday it will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup which have been criticized as racist amid a national…

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Former UK MP says breakfast cereal Coco Pops is racist

Coco Pops has been accused as being racist by a former MP in Britain who has questioned why the chocolate-flavoured breakfast cereal is promoted with a monkey while its white-coloured…

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Lockdown causes Marmite shortage

Marmite was forced to temporarily stop producing large jars of spread because pub closures have resulted in a scarcity of brewers yeast. The famously polarising snack, which has used…

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Coronavirus lockdowns keep bees at home and put crops at risk

Coronavirus lockdowns that keep farmers from fields and suppliers from markets are restricting another cornerstone of the agriculture industry: bees. Responsible for pollinating about a third of the plants we…

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China urges food companies to boost supplies on fears of further COVID-19 disruption

China has asked trading firms and food processors to boost inventories of grains and oilseeds as a possible second wave of coronavirus cases and worsening infection rates elsewhere raise concerns…

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Nespresso launches new capsules using 80% recycled aluminium

Nespresso announced the launch of the first coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium. This is part of the company’s continued journey towards circularity, going further to minimize waste and…

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Meat plants around the world struggle with virus outbreaks

Outbreaks of Covid-19 at slaughterhouses are occurring in a number of countries around the world, in a development that may have long-term implications for food supply systems, say experts. The…

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U.S. farmers hand out potatoes to avoid food waste

In Washington, the No. 2 U.S. potato growing state after Idaho, a billion pounds of russet potatoes, normally processed into french fries and hash browns, are sitting in warehouses that…

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Coronavirus brews trouble for tea industry

The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the…

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Remy Cointreau warns of 50-55% slump in sales due to coronavirus

French spirits company Remy Cointreau warned it expected sales to fall by around 50-55% in the first quarter of the 2020/21 fiscal year, due to wholesaler destocking in Greater China…

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Heineken beer sales take a steep plunge

Dutch brewer Heineken reported on Wednesday that first-quarter net profit plunged by 68.5%, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The company said net profit fell to €94m ($102m) from €299m…

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Photo Story: Facemask bread in Taiwan to help a hospital

Chef Pai Kuo-wen displays a 'Facemask Bread' at Luho Puff bakery in Taichung, Taiwan. Pai invented 'Facemask Bread' with red bean filling in March as the bakery's business was hit…

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Millions of pints of beer in the UK could go to waste if pubs remain closed

Around 50 million pints of beer could go to waste if pubs remain closed into the summer because of lockdown. Tom Stainer, chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale…

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Milkman returns to British streets

The humble milkman – a regular sight on most British streets throughout the 20th century – was almost consigned to the history books by the rise of the supermarkets. But…

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Warning of meat shortages in the U.S. during pandemic

Smithfield Foods, the world’s biggest pork processor, said on Sunday it will shut a U.S. plant indefinitely due to a rash of coronavirus cases among employees and warned the country…

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Europe’s hot summer weather could worsen the effects of COVID-19

Unseasonably warm temperatures across most of Europe is currently enjoying could aggravate the situation for the agricultural sector as crops will suffer greatly. And experts say there is a very…

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Mexico stops brewing Corona beer, deemed non-essential

Mexico’s Grupo Modelo said it will temporarily stop brewing Corona beer and other brands exported to 180 countries after its business activities were declared non-essential under a government order aimed…

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Agricultural sector at risk in Europe without migrant workers

Farmers across Europe bank on improvised armies of pickers to save harvest, as coronavirus lockdowns have stopped migrant workers from arriving to carry out the work. Fruit and vegetable crops…

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World food prices fall sharply in March because of coronavirus

World food prices fell sharply in March, hit by a drop in demand tied to the coronavirus pandemic and a plunge in global oil prices, the United Nations food agency…

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Orange juice prices soar on global markets

The future price of orange juice has spiked by more than 20% this month as consumers look for healthy products during the coronavirus pandemic. While demand has risen, supply…

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Photo Story: Canned wine in South Africa

A can of Chenin Blanc made by Uncanny Wines is poured into a glass at Wijn bar in Paarl, South Africa, 06 March 2020. Uncanny Wines are South Africa's very…

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Corona Responds to Claims That Coronavirus Is Hurting Beer Sales

Constellation Brands, which owns Corona beer, released a statement fighting the notion that recent events concerning the coronavirus outbreak has negatively affected the brand. In fact, the company claims sales…

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Nespresso stops Guatemala purchases after child labour allegations

An investigation by Britain’s Channel Four alleges links between Swiss coffee brand Nespresso and child labour in Guatemala. The company says it has stopped purchases from the region and is…

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The world celebrates Nutella Day

World Nutella Day is celebrated internationally on 5 February, with fans gathering at home, in the office and on social media to share recipes and savour the taste of chocolate-hazelnut…

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Do not confuse food charity with ‘right to food’, UN expert tells Italians

A sophisticated Italian food system is placing a heavy burden on Italy’s workers and farmers, an independent UN human rights expert said on Friday, following an 11-day visit to the…

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Extreme weather linked to 12% drop in wine output in Italy

The Italian National Institute of Statistics, ISTAT, announced that Italian agricultural production fell by 1.3% in 2019 compared to the previous year, with negative climate factors, including many extreme-weather events,…

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10 tons of Chinese pork seized in Italy over swine fever fears

Italian finance police in Padua on Wednesday seized 10 tons of pork illegally imported from China to the European Union that was potentially contaminated with African swine fever. Local health…

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Highlights from the International Green Week fair in Berlin 2020

Highlight during the International Green Week fair in Berlin, Germany. The International Green Week fair runs from 17 to 26 January. This year’s edition is the 85th. Berlin International Green…

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Microsoft and Danone commit to Artificial Intelligence for a responsible food industry

Danone and Microsoft have partnered in an artificial intelligence (AI) program dubbed ‘AI Factory For AgriFood’ that seeks to support sustainable food and regenerative agriculture in France. The AI Factory…

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Nestlé to launch plant-based sausages in Europe and US

Good news for barbecue fans who want to put some vegan treats on the grill this year: Nestlé is launching plant-based sausages in Europe and the United States that look,…

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Americans’ wine consumption dropped for the first time in 25 years

Wine is falling out favour with Americans. That's according to a new report from industry group IWSR that found wine consumption has dropped for the first time in 25 years.…

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KitKat launches gold edition

After Ruby and Green Tea Matcha, Nestlé has unveiled the latest edition of its most iconic confectionery brand: the new KitKat Gold. KitKat Gold offers a combination of crispy wafer…

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Photo Story: The 18th International Gastronomy Fair opens in Madrid

A series of photos taken during the 18th 'Madrid Fusion 2020' International Gastronomy Fair in Madrid, Spain, 13 January 2020. The gastronomic event, under the slogan 'Essential cuisine, thoughtful simplicity',…

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Domino’s plans to open more than 800 pizzerias in Italy

American pizza giant Domino's has announced that it plans to open at least 880 outlets across Italy in the next decade. The hundreds of new Italian Domino's outlets are planned…

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British wine and cheese industries report bumper decade of growth

As the UK tucks into cheese platters and pops bottles of bubbles this New Year’s Eve, the UK cheese and wine industries are celebrating a decade of growth and innovation.…

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Cadbury Launches World-First Paper Packaging Trial in New Zealand

In a world-first,Mondelez International has launched its Cadbury Energy bar in new packaging made from 100 percent recyclable sustainably sourced paper that will be trialled and tested exclusively by New…

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British food leaves a worldwide impact this Christmas

More diners across the world will be tucking into British produce than ever before this Christmas, with global sales of British turkey, Brussel sprouts and other festive favourites hitting record…

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McDonald’s UK Set To Launch First Fully Vegan Meal In January 2020

McDonalds will launch their first ever vegan meal from the 2nd January, with the introduction of the new Veggie Dippers. The new Veggie Dippers, made with red pepper, rice, sundried…

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Nespresso invests in reviving coffee from Mozambique

Nespresso announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park to promote the local coffee industry, as part of the Nespresso’s Reviving Origins program. The…

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Italy in campaign to give espresso coffee UNESCO heritage status

The Italian government has applied for traditional Italian espresso coffee to be added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. After UNESCO recognised the cultural importance of Neapolitan pizza-making…

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How safe is the food you eat?

An EU investigation uncovered a case of food fraud in Georgia, where a producer was found to be adding lesser-quality ingredients to products exported to EU countries. Authorities were alerted…

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New apple launched in the US that ‘lasts for a year’

A new breed of apple that took two decades to develop and allegedly lasts for up to a year in the fridge goes on sale in the US on Sunday.…

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Nestlé Japan launches KitKat with cocoa fruit chocolate

Nestlé has just launched the KitKat Chocolatory Cacao Fruit Chocolate, the first product to use a unique chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit. The iconic crispy KitKat wafer is…

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Nutella sold 57 million biscuits in three weeks

Ferrero has sold two million and 600 thousand packages of its Nutella biscuits in three weeks. Calculating that each package contains 22, we reach the 57 million cookies in circulation.…

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Photo Story: 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau official release in Japan

People raise their glasses filled with 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau wine, as they bathe in a 'wine bath', coloured hot water, on the day of the Beaujolais Nouveau official release, at…

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FAO warns disease slashing global meat output, bananas under watch

A rapid spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) is wiping out pig herds in China, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Thursday, and the killer disease has led to a…

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Restaurant in Sardinia takes endangered sea urchins off the menu

A well-known restaurant in Sardinia has taken endangered sea urchins off its menu. Francesco Deriu, owner of the renowned 'Alamo' restaurant in Alghero, said he had come to this decision…

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New York City to ban foie gras

New York City has decided to ban the sale of foie gras, prompting the country’s largest producer of foie gras to vow to mount a court battle to overturn it.…

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