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24.02.26 - 12:54
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Asbestbelastung? Woolworth weitet Spielzeug-Rückruf aus (DPA-AFX)
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UNNA (dpa-AFX) - Der Discounter Woolworth hat seinen bundesweiten Rückruf von Spielfiguren ausgeweitet, weil der darin verwendete Sand mit Asbest belastet sein könnte. Neben der bereits aus den Regalen genommenen Spielfigurenserie "Stretcherz Slammerz" ......
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23.02.26 - 14:48
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′Tinderbox′ UK may be one shock away from food riots, experts say (The Guardian)
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Weakened food security could tip into unrest after a cyber-attack, extreme weather or conflict, analysis findsOne shock could spark social unrest and even food riots in the UK, according to dozens of the country's top food experts, because chronic issues have left the food system a “tinderbox”.The group first identified a series of issues that are making access to food vulnerable in the UK, including the climate crisis, low incomes, poor farming policy and fragile just-in-time supply chains. These have left the UK dangerously exposed, the researchers said. Continue reading......
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22.02.26 - 08:24
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′Eye-watering numbers′: food producers sound alarm on rise in energy charges (The Guardian)
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Indoor growers warn April price jump will hinder sector's competitiveness and drive up costs for consumersOutside, it's an overcast and blustery February day in Kent – hardly the ideal conditions for growing tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Yet inside the enormous glasshouses run by grower Thanet Earth, the climate has been optimised to a humid 20C, perfect for the regimented rows of small pepper plants poking out of raised trays.Growing fresh produce indoors in the south of England year-round requires plenty of energy to provide light, warmth and carbon dioxide. But the site's energy bills are about to grow too, when a significant increase in electricity standing charges comes into force on 1 April. Continue reading......
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21.02.26 - 07:12
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′Doubling down on meat′: is the UK′s love affair with vegetarian food over? (The Guardian)
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McDonald's, Wagamama and others scale back plant-based choices in the UK in favour of 'high-margin' meat-led dishesIn 2021, vegetarianism and veganism were booming and menus reflected it. Restaurants and fast-food chains rapidly expanded their meat-free offerings, racing to meet growing demand from diners. McDonald's launched its first plant-based burger, joining a wave of operators embracing non-meat options.Fast forward to 2026 and the landscape looks markedly different. Last month, the fast food chain announced it was axing most of its vegetarian range – sparing only its McPlant burger – owing to weak sales. Wagamama has removed some vegan dishes from its menu, while Domino's has also scaled back its plant-based options. The final Veggie Pret, a standalone concept store from the high street sandwich chain that started in 2016, closed in February 2024. Continue reading......
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