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CMA launches inquiry into Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition
The UK watchdog has opened an inquiry into Greencore’s £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor, assessing its impact on competition in the food sector.
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McDonald’s launches Spicy McMuffin to celebrate 50 years of breakfast classic
The fast food giant spices up its US breakfast menu with a limited-time Spicy McMuffin range to celebrate 50 years since its iconic nationwide launch.
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UK dairy industry unites in landmark alliance to drive sustainability
UK dairy farmers, processors, and retailers unite in a landmark alliance to accelerate sustainability and boost supply chain resilience.
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Waitrose invests in Bristol distribution centre to enhance South West supply chain
Waitrose to open its first South West distribution centre at Bristol 360 in late 2026, enhancing supply efficiency and sustainability.
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Nestlé and IBM harness AI to develop sustainable food packaging solutions
Nestlé and IBM Research unveil a generative AI tool designed to accelerate the discovery of sustainable high-barrier food packaging materials.
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FDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest level over listeria risk
The FDA has upgraded Alma Pak’s blueberry recall to the highest risk level following positive tests for Listeria monocytogenes.
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Hershey joins growing food industry push to remove synthetic dyes by 2027
Hershey commits to removing synthetic dyes by 2027, joining a major industry push driven by health concerns and regulatory pressure.
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Popular UK scotch eggs recalled due to Salmonella risk
The Compleat Food Group recalls Wall’s Scotch Eggs due to Salmonella risk, urging consumers to return affected batches for a full refund.
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Starbucks releases new limited-time Firework Frappuccino for Fourth of July
Starbucks celebrates Independence Day with a bold, colourful Firework Frappuccino available across US stores for one week only.
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Tony’s Chocolonely listed in TIME’s most influential companies of 2025
TIME names Tony’s Chocolonely among 2025’s 100 most influential companies for its mission to end exploitation in cocoa supply chains.
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143,000 pounds of bologna recalled in US over labelling error
Seven varieties of bologna pulled from US market after undeclared meat ingredients raise serious labelling concerns.
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UK government launches Healthy Food Standard mandating healthier products
UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS burden.
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Lidl research reveals sports nutrition gap ahead of Women’s Euro 2025
Lidl GB research finds most women lack tailored sports nutrition guidance, with experts calling for urgent change ahead of Women’s Euro 2025.
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Synthetic dyes found in 1 in 5 US packaged foods and drinks
Research finds widespread use of synthetic dyes in US packaged foods and drinks as FDA pushes phase-out amid growing health concerns, especially for children’s products.
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McDonald’s boycott launched over prices, pay and diversity backlash
The People’s Union USA is calling for a week-long boycott of McDonald’s, accusing the fast-food giant of price gouging, tax avoidance and backtracking on diversity commitments.
