30 Oct 2025 • The Takeaway

The Takeaway - October 2025

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Welcome to the October edition of The Takeaway! It’s nearly Halloween so here’s a treat for you - our latest round-up of the most interesting food industry stories from the past month…

UK government officials urge for collaboration with seafood industry in setting new food system priorities

This month saw the inaugural conference hosted by the U.K. Seafood Federation (UKSF), which launched in January 2025 with the intention of promoting initiatives that encourage the British public to eat more fish and shellfish. Seafood Source reports on what was on the agenda...

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Love British Food calls for establishment of APPG on public sector food

As reported by Public Sector Catering, Love British Food are leading the call for the creation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on public sector food, in the hopes of strengthening the connection between British producers, the public sector supply chain and the people served by schools, hospitals, care homes and universities…

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The mistakes you need to avoid when recycling your food waste

Recycling may be one of the oldest and most basic concepts when it comes getting rid of rubbish, but unfortunately that doesn’t mean foodservice have it nailed when it comes to recycling their food waste, and Yahoo have enlisted an expert to dig into the subject...

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Data insight: Belgium fresh fruit and veg

Better Wholesaling’s Paul Hill pays a visit to the Flemish region of Belgium to find out how the country’s exports to the UK are continuing to expand, and how their ultra-fresh delivery and varieties tailored for UK tastes is reshaping UK wholesale…

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Pickle power: how to make your first ferments

Fermented foods aren’t just the height of fashion when it comes to all things culinary - they’re also pretty cheap and easy to create. And so as the cost of living crisis rages on, the Guardian couldn’t have been more timely in sharing these tips on how to make your own...

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