All articles by Ben Cornwell – Page 7
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News98 percent of meat and dairy companies’ climate pledges branded ‘greenwashing’
New research finds most environmental claims from major meat and dairy firms rely on vague targets, raising concerns over transparency.
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NewsGood4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens over Salmonella risk
Good4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens nationwide after potential Salmonella contamination, urging consumers to return affected packs with use-by dates up to 3 May.
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NewsFable mushrooms launch in Waitrose as plant-based market evolves
Chef-founded mushroom brand Fable enters UK retail through Waitrose as demand grows for minimally processed plant-based ingredients.
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NewsFDA ‘healthy’ label drives healthier snack choices and a price premium
Study finds FDA-backed “healthy” labels increase healthier snack purchases and price premiums, highlighting the commercial power of credible regulatory endorsements.
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NewsDiageo opens $415m Alabama plant to expand Southern US production
New Montgomery manufacturing facility strengthens Diageo’s Southern US supply network while boosting production capacity, sustainability performance and regional economic growth.
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NewsGlobal supermarkets still failing on methane action, report finds
Major global retailers remain far behind on methane reduction and disclosure despite livestock emissions dominating food supply chains.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food security as fertiliser and energy prices surge
New research links US–Israel–Iran war disruption in Strait of Hormuz to rising fertiliser costs, food inflation and worsening global food insecurity.
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NewsM&S recalls vanilla Greek yoghurt over undeclared gluten
Marks & Spencer recalls Authentic Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla after undeclared gluten discovered, posing potential health risk to coeliac consumers.
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NewsLiverpool FC becomes first football club with global food sustainability certification
Liverpool FC secures Food Made Good Standard certification, recognising sustainable sourcing, waste reduction and community initiatives across its food operations.
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NewsLidl GB joins UN Global Compact initiative to strengthen sustainability efforts
Lidl GB becomes first UK discounter to join the UN Global Compact, aligning strategy with global sustainability principles.
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NewsMars and ofi expand regenerative cocoa farming partnership in Ecuador
The five-year collaboration will support 960 farmers adopting regenerative practices in Ecuador, aiming to cut cocoa emissions and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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NewsAldi recalls honey roasted salmon fillets over incorrect use-by date
Discount retailer pulls salmon product nationwide after labelling error extended shelf life by two months, prompting a food safety warning.
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NewsNestlé and Starbucks launch Coffee Craft concentrate to tap into cold coffee boom
Nestlé and Starbucks launch Starbucks Coffee Craft concentrate in the UK, targeting rising cold coffee demand with premium arabica blends.
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NewsGovernment bans high-sugar and deep-fried foods from school menus
Government launches consultation to overhaul School Food Standards, removing high-sugar and deep-fried foods to tackle childhood obesity.
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NewsOver 200 tonnes of unsafe food seized at UK border
More than 208 tonnes of unsafe food have been intercepted at the UK border by the Ashford Port Health Authority since November 2024.
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NewsHigh prenatal PFAS exposure linked to increased childhood asthma risk
Study of more than 11,000 Swedish children finds significantly higher asthma rates where mothers experienced very high PFAS exposure during pregnancy.
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NewsUnilever to acquire fast-growing US supplement brand Grüns
Unilever moves deeper into the wellness market with plans to acquire US supplement brand Grüns as it sharpens its focus on high-growth categories.
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InterviewSafeguarding food safety in a world of shifting supply chains
On the floor of the GFSI Conference 2026 in Vancouver, New Food spoke with GFSI Interim Director Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson about the challenges of building resilient food safety systems as supply chains grow more complex.
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NewsNestlé and NTU Singapore partner to advance longevity and women’s nutrition research
Nestlé and NTU Singapore launch a multi-year research partnership exploring how nutrition can support healthy ageing, menopause and longevity.
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NewsUnilever Foods and McCormick combine to create $65bn global food giant
Unilever will combine its Foods business with McCormick, creating a $20bn global food company spanning spices, sauces, seasonings and condiments.