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‘Systemic change’ needed to combat food crises

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A study by consumer group Which? has found supermarket value items increased by 21% last year. Which? said that families are bearing the brunt of food inflation. The news comes in a week that has seen four major supermarkets announcing fruit and veg rationing. Speaking about both of these UK food issues, Roberta Sonnino, professor …

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