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Mr Kipling invests £2.1 million in solar farm at Premier Foods’ Carlton Bakery
Mr Kipling is cutting emissions with a £2.1m solar farm at Premier Food's Carlton Bakery, boosting local resilience at one of the UK’s biggest bakeries.
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Britain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test
The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security.
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New study highlights demand for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products
A new study reveals strong consumer support for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products, as the UK prepares its upcoming Animal Welfare Strategy.
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GEA’s NiSoMate® becomes an essential compliance tool as EU waste directive comes into force
With the EU’s revised Waste Framework Directive now in effect, food and beverage manufacturers face new legal obligations to cut processing waste. GEA’s NiSoMate® delivers real-time, in-line quality control to help producers meet sustainability targets while reducing costly product losses.
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CMA Phase 1 investigation flags chilled sauces risk in Greencore-Bakkavor deal
The UK competition watchdog’s Phase 1 investigation has raised concerns over Greencore’s planned acquisition of Bakkavor, citing risks in chilled supermarket sauces.
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Nestlé undergoes digital core upgrade to enable AI and automation at scale
Nestlé has completed the first phase of its global digital core upgrade, enabling AI and automation at scale to transform operations.
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The modern supply chain: building resilience in an era of disruption
Few industries feel disruption as sharply as food and beverage. In this expert feature, global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca explores how digital transformation - from blockchain to AI - is driving greater food and beverage supply chain resilience, helping businesses build transparency, predict risk and safeguard production in an…
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Brazilian team develops cork-based sensor to detect sodium nitrite in drinks
A team in Brazil has created a low-cost cork-based sensor that detects sodium nitrite in drinks, strengthening contaminant monitoring and food safety.
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Coca-Cola HBC to acquire majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion
Coca-Cola HBC will acquire a majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, expanding its footprint and reshaping Africa’s bottling market.
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Global innovation in meat alternatives slows as patent filings fall
New data shows global patent filings for plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives are falling, following years of rapid growth worldwide.
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Arla marks 50 years at Lockerbie with £144 million investment
Celebrating 50 years at Lockerbie, Arla Foods is investing £144 million to boost cheese-making facilities, drive innovation, create jobs and cut emissions.
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Foreverland scales cocoa-free chocolate production with new Puglia facility
Foreverland opens Puglia facility to boost cocoa-free chocolate production, helping food makers tackle cocoa shortages and rising costs.
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Hovis expands AI partnership with IntelliAM in major multi-site deal
Bakery giant Hovis has signed a major deal with tech firm IntelliAM to roll out AI-driven productivity solutions across multiple sites.
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FSA opens consultation on BPA food packaging ban
The Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on banning BPA and related chemicals in food packaging to safeguard public health.
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Walmart to eliminate synthetic dyes from private label food brands by 2027
Walmart joins other major US food makers in phasing out synthetic dyes, pledging to reformulate private label brands by 2027.
