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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.
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Aldi and Walmart among 20 global retailers exposed in new report for methane inaction
A new report exposes the top 20 global food retailers for failing to tackle 'super-heater' methane gas emissions in their supply chains.
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Lab-grown food could hit UK supermarket shelves by 2027
Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products.
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Leftover challenges: the current state of PFAS in food packaging
PFAS have been used in food packaging for decades, but their harmful effects are prompting stricter regulations. Gaps remain in addressing recycled materials and contamination. By Anna Soehl and Rebecca Fuoco, Green Science Policy Institute.
