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Food delivery just got smarter with temperature-controlled robots
Australian students unveil ‘Ari’, a self-driving food delivery robot with heated and cooled compartments to optimise temperature control.
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SPAR NI recalls several chicken products over listeria contamination risk
SPAR NI recalls three cooked chicken products due to Listeria risk, urging consumers not to eat affected batches and return them.
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Supermarkets suspend Cranswick pig farm supplies amid animal cruelty investigation
Undercover footage shows workers at Cranswick-owned farm killing piglets using banned ‘blunt force trauma’, sparking supermarket suspensions.
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Captain Morgan expands RTD line with Muck Pit Brew
Diageo strengthens Captain Morgan’s RTD portfolio with tropical Muck Pit Brew and new Sliced cocktails aimed at casual drinking occasions.
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Lunchables reinvents PB&J with new no-thaw crustless snack
New Lunchables PB&J reinvents the iconic US children’s snack with a convenient, mess-free, dippable format ready straight from the fridge.
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DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo in £2.9bn deal
US-based DoorDash will acquire Deliveroo in a £2.9 billion deal, expanding its global reach across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Co-op issues apology after cyberattack exposes “significant” amount of customer data
Co-op apologises after hackers access personal data of past and current members, though no financial details or passwords were compromised.
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Recall Roundup: Asda, Trader Joe’s and glass contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (25 April-1 May 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Tesco improves chicken welfare with £50m farming boost
Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
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Mars unwraps 2025 Halloween candy line-up early
Mars reveals 2025 Halloween range and consumer trends, with Gen Z driving early celebrations and demand for themed, fruity and chocolate treats.
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YouTube stars shake up iced coffee market with Rodd’s
YouTubers WillNE and James Marriott launch their new iced coffee brand, Rodd’s, in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
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Asda recalls chicken slices over date labelling error
Asda issues urgent recall of chicken slices with incorrect use-by date, urging customers to return affected packs for a refund.
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UK food prices up again, reaching highest level in almost a year
Food inflation in the UK has hit 2.6 percent in April, the highest in 11 months, as retailers warn taxes and new laws may worsen price pressures.
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Morrisons recalls sausages over plastic contamination risk
Morrisons is recalling The Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages due to fears they may contain blue plastic. Consumers are urged not to eat the product and to return it for a full refund.
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Recall Roundup: Asda, Morrisons and Gerber baby teething sticks
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (18-24 April 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
