The Takeaway - February
Welcome to the February edition of The Takeaway, and it’s almost over guys - we’re entering the last stretch of Winter! But before we head into Spring, crowded with trade shows and dining events such as Easter, let’s have a look at the biggest food industry stories doing the rounds this month…
New Brexit border rules will hit UK supply chains, food industry warns
January 31st saw a major roll-out of checks on all EU products of plant and animal origin - The Financial Times investigated what knock on effects consumers might see once the checks kicked in, including higher prices.
Read the whole story here.
Scottish salmon is named UK’s top food export for 2023
As reported by Business Matters magazine, Scottish salmon has been named as the United Kingdom's top food export in 2023, following the publication of annual HMRC figures.
Read the whole story here.
Scientists grow 'meaty' rice hybrid food for protein kick
With food costs at an all-time high it’s no wonder that the hunt is on for more cost-effective culinary solutions, and now scientists in South Korea have created a new hybrid food - a "meaty" rice described as an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein. The BBC has the story…
Read the whole story here.
Bread, meat and biscuits get cheaper as UK food inflation drops
Finally some good news in the never-ending inflation saga. According to AOL, we’ll be seeing the first monthly fall in food prices for more than two years - offsetting the rise in gas and electricity costs, after the country’s inflation unexpectedly held still at 4% last month.
Read the whole story here.
Recycled food powers thousands of UK homes
Essex Council are encouraging households in the region to recycle their uneaten food, as doing so can generate green energy to power homes and schools - a great example of how going green with food waste can benefit everyone…
Read the whole story here.
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