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FSA injects £650k into research network to tackle future food safety risks
The partnership with BBSRC and the Quadram Institute will focus on emerging threats like novel proteins, climate change and evolving production methods.
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Cadbury Crunchie chocolate bar multipacks see significant plastic cut in Tesco trial
Mondelēz and Tesco launch a UK trial replacing plastic overwrap with stickers on Cadbury Crunchie chocolate bar multipacks, cutting plastic by 60 percent.
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From the floor of IAFP 2025: AI moves beyond hype to deliver concrete food safety solutions
At IAFP 2025, AI was no longer a future concept. Speakers from Ecolab, Creme Global, Chick-fil-A and the FDA shared real-world examples of AI driving improvements in compliance, data integration and risk mitigation across the food supply chain.
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Mars invests $2 billion to boost its US food manufacturing operations
Mars has committed to investing $2 billion in its US operations by 2026, expanding production, creating jobs and scaling key brands such as Nature’s Bakery.
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Win-Win secures £3m to expand cocoa-free chocolate alternative in Europe
Win-Win raises £3 million to scale its sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative across the UK and key European markets.
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Cadbury Bournville unveils new chocolate bars and bold packaging redesign
Cadbury Bournville reveals a modern redesign and two new dark chocolate bars and flavours set to hit UK supermarket shelves later this month.
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FSA issues Dubai Chocolate peanut allergy alert for businesses and consumers
A popular Dubai-inspired chocolate containing undeclared peanuts is being recalled, with the FSA urging UK businesses and consumers to act swiftly to avoid serious allergy risks.
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Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg Co in $3.1 billion deal, strengthening North American breakfast portfolio
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Ferrero has announced a landmark $3.1 billion acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, significantly expanding its presence in the North American food market and adding iconic cereal brands to its global portfolio.
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Cadbury-maker Mondelez calls for EUDR deforestation law delay
Cadbury-maker Mondelez calls for a delay to the EUDR deforestation law, warning of cocoa supply chain pressures and compliance hurdles.
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Breaking the mould: a Win-Win solution to chocolate’s cocoa crisis
Against the backdrop of World Chocolate Day, this instalment of Ingredients for Change explores the current climate and challenges facing the cocoa industry and whether it’s time to rethink the traditional chocolate production model. New Food spoke with Ahrum Pak to learn how her startup aims to break the mould.
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The rising tide of food fraud
Dr Saskia Van Ruth, University College Dublin, explains how supply chain disruptions and economic pressures are fueling a rise in food fraud worldwide. Recent cases highlight the urgent need for coordinated prevention efforts, such as the European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP), to protect public health and ensure food…
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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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Tackling invisible threats: allergen and pathogen risks in food manufacturing
Discover how top experts are addressing the invisible threats of allergens and pathogens in food manufacturing. This comprehensive report covers regulatory updates, innovative testing methods, and practical strategies to protect your products and consumers.
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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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Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots reimagined in Rowntree’s Squidgers launch
Rowntree’s reinvents classic sweets Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots with a new soft twist in its new Squidgers range.
