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Capri-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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PepsiCo 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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Greencore 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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Tony’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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Sainsbury’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.
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Aldi introduces UK’s first Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream
Aldi is launching the UK’s first Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream, a frozen twist on the viral treat. Available from 14 April for £3.99, it blends chocolate with pistachio for a crunchy, indulgent experience.
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Recall Roundup: Frito-Lay, Coca Cola and undeclared sulphur dioxide
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (21-27 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Robinsons Aldi lawsuit launches over alleged squash trademark infringement
Robinsons is suing Aldi for alleged trademark infringement over its mini squash product. The case, filed in the High Court, highlights the ongoing legal battles over lookalike products in the retail sector.
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Coca-Cola recalls over 10,000 cans due to contamination concerns
Coca-Cola has recalled over 10,000 cans of its Original Coca-Cola due to plastic contamination. The FDA has classified it as a Class II recall, advising consumers to check batch numbers and avoid affected products.
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Hip Pop launches in Morrisons and expands range on Ocado
Hip Pop, the UK’s fastest-growing carbonated soft drinks brand, has launched in Morrisons and expanded its Ocado range, making its probiotic, gut-friendly drinks more widely available.
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UK food strategy board launched to drive public health and food system reform
A new UK Food Strategy Advisory Board has been launched to drive food policy reform, improve public health, and strengthen the food system through industry and government collaboration
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Recall Roundup: Insect, wood, plastic and glass contamination warnings
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (14-20 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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RFK’s push for food safety reform: experts analyse the debate over GRAS
A loophole in food safety regulations allows companies to bypass rigorous FDA oversight, potentially putting consumers at risk. Now, RFK Jr is taking aim at the 'Generally Recognised as Safe' (GRAS) system, sparking a debate that could reshape the future of food additives. Experts weigh in on the potential reforms…
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IFST and Campden BRI panel explore the future of reformulation
At the IFST and Campden BRI forum, representatives from Waitrose and Costa Coffee, alongside industry experts, presented a range of strategies for addressing ultra-processed foods. The discussion covered differing definitions and explored alternatives to traditional reformulation.
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Recall Roundup: TK Maxx, ADM and enoki mushrooms
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (7-13 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
