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• Wine magnums aren’t just for Christmas – or even champagne

  27-11-2025 14:00 via theguardian.com
  There are solid scientific reasons for bottling wine in a magnum and others that aren’t – one of which being that they are simply great funThere are many reasons you may want to buy a magnum, and those reasons multiply and proliferate around this time of the year. Your usual night in with your partner becomes a party for six. Dinner with the family becomes an enormous pre-Christmas do, with thirsty adults and kids in the way everywhere. And watering the masses can get expensive, not
  
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• The Big Shift: Five trends transforming food and beverage

  06-01-2026 16:28 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Overview of the key innovation trends shaping the future of the food and beverage industry, including AI-driven development, sustainable solutions, digital food safety, evolving regulation and rising consumer demand for transparency.
  
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• Exclusive: Can biotech break monk fruit’s supply constraints? Manus thinks so

  06-01-2026 15:35 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Sweetener manufacturer Manus Bio, aims to democratize monk fruit production and availability in the US via fermentation at its facility in Augusta, Ga.
  
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• Did Joe Wicks kill off demand for protein bars?

  06-01-2026 15:35 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Joe Wicks’ UPF-focused protein bar exposé has sparked renewed scrutiny of ingredient quality, but market data shows consumers aren’t abandoning protein bars — they’re becoming more selective, driving growth in simpler, real‑food formulations and signalling a major evolution in the performance nutrition category.
  
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• What can I use in vegetarian curries instead of coconut milk? | Kitchen aide

  06-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  Top tips from a roster of experienced curry-makers, from adding a dollop of yoghurt to experimenting with pastesI want to make more vegetarian curries, but most call for a tin of coconut milk and I’m trying to cut down on saturated fats. What can I use instead?Jill, via email
  Coconut milk brings silkiness and sweet richness to curries, and also mellows spices, so any substitute will likely change the nature of the dish. That said, if you really want to avoid the white stuff, Karan Gokani,
  
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• How will tariffs impact food in 2026?

  06-01-2026 11:24 via foodnavigator.com
  
  2025 saw a flurry of tariffs from the US, targeting both nearly every country in the world, and a number of key food sectors. Will 2026 be as turbulent? More importantly, how will food be impacted?
  
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• Coca-Cola announces job cuts as restructuring continues

  06-01-2026 10:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Coca‑Cola’s latest corporate layoffs signal broader restructuring across Big Food as manufacturers streamline operations, invest in technology, and adapt to shifting consumer trends.
  
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• Kenji Morimoto’s recipe for root vegetable rösti with crisp chickpeas

  06-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Served with mustard aïoli, crisp chickpeas and a quick-pickled red onion and parsley salad, these root veg fritters make a satisfying dish that’s ideal for a weekend brunchI’m a sucker for a rösti, and I truly believe it makes the best breakfast, brunch – or any meal, really. This one leans into the amazing varieties of root vegetables we have at our disposal, and it is especially stunning when layered and presented with all of the other elements: a bold mustard a&ium
  
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• Adults in England eating as much salt a day as in 22 bags of crisps, study shows

  06-01-2026 01:01 via theguardian.com
  Campaigners call for action to make manufacturers reduce salt in food, which can contribute to high blood pressure and deathsAdults in England eat the same amount of salt every week as is found in 155 bags of crisps, according to analysis by a leading health charity.The British Heart Foundation, which carried out the study, said this also equated to 22 bags a day of ready salted, lightly salted or sea salt crisps. Continue reading...
  
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• France bans imports of foods containing EU-prohibited pesticides

  05-01-2026 16:48 via foodnavigator.com
  
  France has announced that it will ban foods containing residues of pesticides prohibited by the EU. In practice, this will greatly restrict imports of products such as mangos, guavas, avocados, grapes, apples and citrus fruits, particularly from South America. The measure is being put in place to reduce 'unfair competition' to French farmers. France has long been a critic of the upcoming Mercosur-EU trade deal, which will reduce trade barriers between Europe and many South American countries.
  
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• Performance nutrition booms as ‘everyday athletes’ take over

  05-01-2026 15:20 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Discover how ‘everyday athletes’ are transforming the global performance nutrition market, driving record growth, cleaner labels, evidence‑based formulations and mainstream demand for protein, hydration and recovery products. Explore key trends, consumer shifts and implications for brands in this rapidly expanding category.
  
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• Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for roast sweet potato, feta and butter bean traybake | Quick and easy

  05-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  An inviting combination of bright, warming flavours, all in a single tinA brilliant, warming 30-minute traybake, all in one tin. I love the combination of roast sweet potatoes with crumbled feta and a bright, fresh pesto; adding butter beans to the mix brings another hit of protein, as well as getting more legumes into your diet – win-win! A jar or tin of chickpeas would work just as well, if that’s what you have in, and feel free to substitute the parsley for other soft herbs, shoul
  
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• Food fraud cases surge worldwide as prevention efforts fail

  05-01-2026 13:59 via foodnavigator.com
  
  A clear, concise look at why food fraud is rising, which categories are most at risk, and how industry can strengthen supply‑chain transparency, testing and verification to protect consumers and build resilience.
  
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• Will GLP-1s go big in Europe in 2026?

  05-01-2026 12:44 via foodnavigator.com
  
  GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have already seen massive success in the US. While they've made some headway into the European market, their impact here has been minimal by comparison. 2026 may be the year that this changes, as their position in Europe expands and becomes more systematised.
  
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• How to rethink visibility as HFSS advertising bans take effect

  05-01-2026 11:04 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  The UK’s HFSS ad restrictions are now live – forcing many producers to rethink how they stay visible, relevant and competitive.
  
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• Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes to spice up your winter

  05-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  These hearty, warming dishes will brighten up the dark cold months – and remind you there is a world of flavours out thereYou can’t get much more than this tender chicken by way of comfort and pure deliciousness Continue reading...
  
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• Overnight oats, spinach pie and cheesy corn muffins: Alexina Anatole’s recipes for make-ahead breakfasts

  05-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Batch-cook weekday breakfasts in advance, and you’ll always have something filling and healthy to kickstart your dayThe saying goes that you should breakfast like a king, and I’ve long found that the key to making that happen during the busy work week is to batch-prepare breakfast at the weekend. As we start a new year, the focus is back on balance, and these dishes offer both nourishment and flavour, while also being ideal for making ahead. The overnight oats are a source of fibre,
  
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• How to make the perfect breakfast tacos – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect …

  04-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  Roll up, roll up for the yummiest start to the day with this tantalising TexMex mishmash of refried beans, eggs, potatoes. But just what goes in, and what should be left out?Breakfast tacos should not be confused with tacos eaten for breakfast. Of course, they often are eaten for breakfast, but the stuffed flour tortillas eaten on both sides of the southern US border are quite different from the tacos mañaneros of central and southern Mexico, the rich, corn-based tacos de canasta (“
  
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• Poon’s at Somerset House, London WC2: ‘The tofu dip alone is worth booking a table for’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants

  04-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  The cooking is refreshingly light, delicate and, you might even say, wholesomeIf you find yourself ice-skating at Somerset House in central London over the next week or so (and hurry: you’ve got only until 11 January before it closes), then first please accept my commiserations. Second, please also note that the Chinese restaurant Poon’s, by Amy Poon, scion of the Poon’s restaurant dynasty, recently rooted itself in the New Wing.Ice-skating itself I have nothing against, but we
  
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• ‘Extraordinary – a great alcohol alternative’: the best supermarket kombuchas, tasted and rated

  03-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  These once obscure fizzy ferments are now widely available in our supermarkets – but which are a sparkling success and which leave you feeling a bit flat?• It’s easy to ferment at home. Here’s all the kit you needSimilar to vinegar, kombucha is made with a scoby (a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), or mother, which looks like a blobby creature from the deep. Homemade kombucha is an enjoyable project and really cheap to make (it’s essentially just the cost of s
  
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• Meera Sodha’s recipe for radicchio and chianti risotto

  03-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Bittersweet maroon leaves pair perfectly with juicy red wine in this elegant winter risotto served with a walnut pestoBitter ingredients are not to everyone’s taste, but, amid these darkest months, they make me feel alive. I love Seville oranges, grapefruit, brassicas, bitter greens, chicory and, most of all, radicchio. I like the burgundy-spotted castelfranco (great for salad with citrus and cheese) and the long-locked tardivo (best cooked with balsamic vinegar), but radicchio di chioggia
  
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• How the ‘Dyson of dairy’ reinvented butter and why cottage cheese is next

  02-01-2026 17:24 via foodnavigator.com
  
  From viral TikTok fame to supermarket shelves, All Things Dairy is shaking up a stagnant butter aisle and betting big on cottage cheese with clean-label, protein-packed innovation.
  
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• Big Food’s Big Deals: Nestlé, Mars, Barry Callebaut & more

  02-01-2026 16:38 via foodnavigator.com
  
  A look at 2026’s biggest food and beverage M&A trends - from functional beverages and snacking megadeals to major divestments, portfolio reshaping and the strategic drivers redefining Big Food’s future.
  
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• GLP-1s: Known and potential side effects

  02-01-2026 16:32 via foodnavigator.com
  
  GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have taken the world by storm. But some side effects, from the accepted - 'Ozempic face' and gastrointestinal complaints - to the highly speculated- acute pancreatitis and blindness - have been linked to the drugs. Could these side effects drive consumers into the arms of natural alternatives?
  
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• Why live boiling crustaceans is set to be banned in the UK

  02-01-2026 15:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The live boiling of crustaceans such as lobsters, crabs, shrimp and prawns is due to be banned in the UK due to animal welfare concerns. While there is significant evidence that crustaceans are both sentient and can feel pain, regulation varies widely on which killing methods are allowed for the creatures.
  
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• Cocktail of the week: the Kirkstyle Inn’s beetroot and sumac shrub – recipe | The good mixer

  02-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  A booze-free mocktail that uses lemon juice to bring a bright sharpness to the earthy sweetness of beetroot and sumacTraditionally, shrubs are made with vinegar, but for this one we use lemon juice to bring a bright sharpness to the base syrup, because it balances the earthy sweetness of the beetroot and sumac. A 0% gin brings some botanical notes to proceedings, but the syrup also works wonderfully just topped with soda water. You’ll need to start the syrup a day ahead.Connor Wilson, head
  
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• What are consumers giving up in 2026?

  02-01-2026 09:35 via foodnavigator.com
  
  It's the New Year, which means that consumers are giving things up. Whether it's alcohol, meat, carbohydrates or something else, January is the time for restraint. But what are consumers giving up in 2026?
  
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• Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for yoghurt panna cotta with banana and tahini crumble | The sweet spot

  02-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  A dessert or fun breakfast to satisfy your sweet cravings without being too rich or heavyI’m of the opinion that we still need dessert in January. In a month that’s typically grey, dreary and ridiculously long, it’s the little things that spark joy. Granted, I’m not necessarily reaching for anything too rich or heavy, but when I’m craving a bit of sweetness, the likes of this yoghurt panna cotta really hit the spot. If you squint, it could easily be mistaken for a f
  
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• How to turn the dregs of a bottle of beer into cheesy rolls – recipe | Waste not

  01-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  If you don’t fancy the last warm finger or two of beer in your can, save it to bake into these fluffy, flavourful rollsI often don’t finish a large bottle or can of beer, leaving a bit in the bottom that barely seems worth saving. When I remember, I’ll pop it in the fridge and save it to add to a stew or batter, but today’s rolls are my new favourite way of using it up. Continue reading...
  
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• Veganuary can be a piece of cake: cooks and dietitians share 12 ways to make delicious plant-based food

  01-01-2026 12:00 via theguardian.com
  Swap chicken for beans and avoid cheeze … From a MasterChef finalist to a maker of ready meals, high-profile vegans give their favourite recipes and tipsThis new year, you may be embarking on Veganuary, or have resolved to eat less meat and dairy in 2026. What are some of the simplest switches to make and most nutritious dishes to try with minimum fuss? Vegans share their tips on how to eat a balanced plant-based diet. Continue reading...
  
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