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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having a devastating impact around the world. Pic: GettyImages/Anna Koberska

The cost of war: Food terrorism, soaring prices, global hunger and Jamie Oliver’s ‘Eton Mess’

Russia has been accused of weaponising food by disrupting supplies of wheat and other commodities, which is exploding the price of food and putting millions at risk of starvation.

PeaTos is available in Classic Cheese Curls, Fiery Hot Curls, Classic Onion Rings, and the all-new Crunchy Pizza Rings. Pic: PeaTos

‘Holy Grail of snacking’ banks on mega plant-based trend and kid power

PeaTos snacks – which founder and CEO Nick Desai claims ‘taste as good as Cheetos’ – is capitalising on the mega plant-based trend, along with a bold updated look featuring the new face of PeaTos, ‘sassy’ female character, DJ_P that it hopes will win...

The Career Passport matches talent to opportunity. Pics: GettyImages/Dimitri Otis/happy lark

FDF calls for industry support to help solve chronic labour shortage

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) are asking producers of all sizes to back a Careers Passport initiative to accelerate recruitment in all sectors.

Kellogg exec presents three tangible ways to improve the food system

Kellogg exec presents three ways to improve the food system

With the global food system under significant pressure to keep up with the world's growing population, The Kellogg Company's SVP of global R&D and innovation Dr. Nigel Hughes presents how international food and beverage companies can take...

Stake in nutrition-focused start-up acquired by Italian dairy producer / Pic: White & Seeds

Granarolo acquires majority stake in wellness start-up White & Seeds

Italian dairy group Granarolo has acquired a 51% stake in protein start-up White & Seeds, with the option to take full control of the business ‘in the next few years’.

Snacking ‘middle ground’: Thailand’s MUNCHHH on balancing health and indulgence for innovation

Thai healthy snacking brand MUNCHHH has developed an award-winning range of snacks based on what it has termed the ‘middle ground’ of snacking, with a priority on balancing health and indulgence to keep consumers coming back for more.