All articles by Ian Westcott – Page 4
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NewsGreencore Bakkavor merger deal deadline extended
The £1.2bn Greencore–Bakkavor ready meal merger has hit pause, as the bid deadline is pushed back to 9 May. The deal, if completed, would create a £4bn food giant.
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NewsPepsiCo expands FareShare partnership to tackle food waste and boost UK employability
PepsiCo has announced a major expansion of its partnership with FareShare, funding two key programmes in 2025 aimed at reducing food waste and helping over 600 people in Leicestershire find employment opportunities. The £210,000 grant will build on seven years of impactful collaboration.
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NewsCargill reopens Singapore Innovation Center to drive food innovation in Asia
Cargill has relaunched its Innovation Center in Singapore to help food manufacturers create market-ready products for Asia’s growing food and beverage sectors.
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NewsIceland Foods earns Vegetarian Society certification for new plant-based burgers
Iceland Foods has earned Vegetarian Society Approved certification for its new range of plant-based products, including the Iceland x TGI Fridays no meat cheeseburgers. The certification ensures that these products meet strict vegetarian and vegan criteria.
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NewsBeckman Coulter Life Sciences launches next-generation allergy test to reduce patient risk
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has launched a next-generation Basophil Activation Test to support safer allergy research and reduce the need for risky oral food challenge
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NewsArla Foods and DMK Group merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the largest dairy cooperative in Europe. With a combined revenue of €19 billion, the merger will strengthen dairy production and innovation, benefiting over 12,000 farmers and consumers worldwide.
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NewsGlobal experts call for harmonised safety assessments of Food Contact Materials
ILSI Europe calls for global harmonisation of food contact materials (FCMs) risk assessments to improve food safety and simplify international trade, addressing key regulatory differences.
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NewsGerman health brand More Nutrition enters UK market
More Nutrition, a leading German healthy lifestyle brand, has entered the UK market, introducing a bestselling range of protein snacks, iced coffees, collagen and functional food products.
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NewsYoung’s Seafood unveils new bold flavours to revive breaded fish category
Young’s Seafood is rejuvenating the breaded fish category with two new flavour-packed frozen fish fillets. Aiming to appeal to younger shoppers, the brand introduces Garlic & Herb and Paprika & Pepper varieties to boost growth.
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely recalls Easter eggs over metal contamination fears
Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled its Milk Chocolate and Caramel Sea Salt Easter Eggs in the UK after detecting a possible metal contamination. Shoppers are urged to return the affected products for a refund. This comes days after a separate recall involving chocolate bars.
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ArticleThe impact of Trump’s tariffs and recent FDA cuts on food safety and security: experts react
Leading food safety experts, including Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler, Dr Darin Detwiler, Professor Chris Elliott, Tim Lang and Michael Bell OBE, weigh in on the far-reaching consequences of President Trump's tariffs and recent FDA budget cuts. The article delves into the risks to food safety, supply chains and global food ...
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NewsTwo Chicks sells majority stake to Eurovo Group
Two Chicks, the leader in the UK egg white market, has sold a majority stake to Eurovo Group. This partnership will help Two Chicks grow internationally and expand its product range.
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NewsArla Foods Ingredients showcases MFGM benefits beyond infant formula
Arla Foods Ingredients unveils the Whey360 campaign, demonstrating the wide-ranging benefits of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) beyond infant nutrition. With new product concepts and recipes,
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NewsFour convicted for diverting unfit meat into the human food chain
Four men and a business have been found guilty of illegally selling unfit meat, following an NFCU investigation. Sentencing is expected in the coming months.
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NewsCapri-Sun expands zero sugar range
Capri-Sun is expanding its no added sugar range with two new drinks, Capri-Sun Zero Cola and Capri-Sun Zero Monster Alarm, both made with fruit juices and offering under 0.5g of sugar per 100ml.
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NewsPepsiCo names new CMO as it expands functional beverage strategy
PepsiCo has named Mark Kirkham as its new US beverages CMO, signalling a stronger focus on functional drinks. With the recent acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi, PepsiCo is doubling down on health-driven beverages to compete in the evolving soft drinks market.
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NewsNestlé Waters UK appoints new managing director
Stefano Bolognese takes the helm as managing director of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.
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NewsGreencore set to acquire Bakkavor in landmark £1.2 billion deal
Greencore’s £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor will reshape the fresh prepared food sector, pending regulatory approval.
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NewsTony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars over safety concerns
Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled specific batches of its Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar chocolate due to the possible presence of small stones.
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel over safety concerns
Sainsbury’s has issued a recall for its Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel due to possible metal contamination.