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Wendy’s launch Project Fresh to accelerate global brand growth
Fast food chain Wendy’s has unveiled Project Fresh, a global strategy built on four pillars to modernise operations, enhance performance and boost profitability.
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Trump tariffs could reshape US beer market, study warns
Tariffs on the US beer market could squeeze craft breweries, hike prices and hand multinationals a bigger share, researchers warn.
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The UK Government needs to value its food system
Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, delivers a blunt assessment of the UK Government’s failure to value its food system, warning that without serious change in policy and mindset, Britain risks undermining its own food security.
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Dimitra and NACCU partner to drive EUDR compliance for Kenya’s coffee farmers
Dimitra and NACCU have partnered to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform, farmers can digitally map their farms, assess deforestation risks, and generate compliance reports, while advancing carbon and ESG practices to access premium EU markets.
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Superfood ingredients market forecast to hit USD 338.6 billion by 2033
The global superfood ingredients market is projected to reach USD 338.6 billion by 2033, driven by rising consumer demand for nutrient-rich, functional foods and plant-based innovations across the food and beverage sector.
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FDF welcomes export growth but urges action to secure UK food and drink future
UK food and drink exports rose 7.2 percent in H1 2025, the FDF says, but calls for government action to secure long-term growth.
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Poundland festive Cadbury boxes sell for 25p amid high chocolate costs
Poundland offered Cadbury’s 125g festive selection boxes for 25p, including Dairy Milk Freddo Caramel, Fudge, Crunchie, Treatsize Buttons and Wispa. An identical box retails at £2.50 in other UK supermarkets. The promotion comes in a year of elevated chocolate costs.
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PepsiCo, Unilever, and partners launch STEP up for Agriculture to scale regenerative farming
PepsiCo and Unilever STEP up for Agriculture to support farmers, scale regenerative practices, and build resilient, sustainable food supply chains.
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Naming and faming: how the Chocolate Scorecard is fighting slavery in cocoa supply chains
Ruth Davison explores the 2025 Chocolate Scorecard, uncovering how the industry is confronting slavery, child labour and sustainability challenges in cocoa.
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Mars invests €1bn to upgrade its EU food manufacturing operations by 2026
Mars will invest €1 billion in EU operations by 2026 to modernise factories, boost sustainability and drive innovation across its food portfolio.
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FDF warns UK food inflation could hit 5.7 percent by Christmas
UK food inflation continues to outpace other European nations, with forecasts expecting it to reach 5.7 percent by December.
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Understanding rising British food prices
Rising UK food prices in 2025 aren’t down to imports or commodities – they’re the result of Labour Government policies hitting working families and the grocery sector. Dr Clive Black unpicks the causes and long-term impact.
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Heatwaves and supply chains: what the food industry must do to safeguard its future
Academic researchers Saakshi Kumar and Professor Manoj Dora highlight key strategies for the UK’s food producers to lead the way in safeguarding future food supplies.
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Trading away our food security: the collapse of Britain’s bioethanol industry exposes a national vulnerability
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the collapse of the UK’s bioethanol industry is not just an energy issue but a direct threat to national food security. Exposing the trade-offs made in the UK–US deal, he explains how government policy has undermined farmers, destabilised supply chains and left Britain dangerously reliant…
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Keurig Dr Pepper announces $18bn acquisition of JDE Peet’s
Keurig Dr Pepper is acquiring JDE Peet’s for $18bn and will create two independent companies. The move underscores the importance of supply chain focus and portfolio strategy in the global coffee and beverage sector.
