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Insect farming could tackle deforestation and boost food security, study finds
12+ hour ago (321+ words) Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming could provide a scalable solution to malnutrition and environmental degradation, following the launch of the world's largest community-owned BSF farm in Madagascar, suggests a new study. The research, led by Health In Harmony and Madagascar…...
Coca-Cola Zero Caffeine Zero Sugar returns to shelves with new look aimed at evening occasions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (431+ words) Coca-Cola has relaunched Zero Caffeine Zero Sugar in Great Britain with a refreshed black and gold pack design as it looks to tap into evening consumption occasions and broaden the drink's appeal among shoppers moderating their caffeine intake. The updated…...
Is Sainsbury's 'misleading the public' with freshly baked marketing claims?
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (610+ words) Sainsbury's has reportedly confirmed that it no longer makes any bread from scratch in its in-store bakeries, as scrutiny grows over how supermarkets market "freshly baked" products. In a response to the Real Bread Campaign, a Sainsbury's customer care representative…...
Too Good To Go’s Chelsea Kerr on structured surplus, viral recipes and reducing household food waste
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (826+ words) A new behavioural trend emerging in UK households could have implications far beyond the dinner table. Research from surplus food marketplace Too Good To Go suggests many consumers are experiencing what it describes as "dinner decision fatigue, a sense of…...
Oatly’s head of food and drinks experience on turning taste, culture and conviction into a strong brand story
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1118+ words) Few brands in the dairy alternatives category have shaped the conversation quite like Oatly. Founded in 1994 in Sweden, the oat drink pioneer has grown from a niche plant-based disruptor into a globally recognisable brand synonymous with dairy alternatives. With a…...
Aldi expands long-term supply deals with British growers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) Aldi UK is increasing the number of long-term supply agreements with British produce and horticulture suppliers as it looks to strengthen domestic sourcing and provide greater certainty for growers. The UK's fourth-largest supermarket has committed to securing at least 50 per…...
McDonald's CEO marketing misstep shows authenticity and ‘corporateness’ don’t mix
4+ week, 2+ day ago (723+ words) When the CEO of McDonald's, visibly uncomfortable with a carefully arranged selection of his own food in front of him, took a cautious bite of his company's latest burger and called it a "delicious product, the internet had a field…...
Watch: Waitrose launches sci-fi TV ads
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (381+ words) Supermarket chain Waitrose has launched a new ad campaign featuring a "Gastronaut. Devised by creative agency Wonderhood Studios, the advert marks the launch of the supermarkets new "the home of food lovers platform. Titled "The Gastronaut, the creative showcases a…...
John Lewis partners with Benugo to revamp in-store restaurants
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (286+ words) Department store chain John Lewis has teamed up with catering company Benugo to revamp 32 of its restaurants. The cafe brand secured the partnership with John Lewis after a two-year process, The Caterer reported. All of the new restaurants are set…...
Retailers unveil Valentine's Day dining deals
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (76+ words) It's February, and that means love is in the air. On Saturday 14 February, couples across the country will celebrate St Valentine's Day, offering each other gifts as an act of love. As we approach the most romantic day of the…...