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UK junk food advertising ban comes into force
The new UK ban on junk food advertising before 9pm and online targets childhood obesity and forces change across food marketing.
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Tesco recalls Free From Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes over undeclared milk allergen risk
Tesco is recalling Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes after undeclared milk was identified, posing a risk to allergy sufferers.
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Amcor backs Danish circular food packaging recycling project
Global packaging leader Amcor joins three-year project aiming to recycle household PE and PP into food-grade materials, supporting EU recycling targets and Denmark’s circular economy ambitions.
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Jim Beam shutting down bourbon production at Kentucky distillery for 2026
Bourbon giant pauses output at flagship site as tariffs, oversupply and falling alcohol demand pressure US whiskey industry.
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Morrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition on a landmark licensing deal, launching 53 high-protein products including the UK’s first GLP-1 friendly supermarket ready meals.
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Nestlé extends Materna range with nutrition solutions for every stage of motherhood
Nestlé expands its maternal nutrition solutions through the Materna range, offering science-led staged support from pre-conception to post-birth recovery.
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Government launches new farming board to put growers at heart of UK food policy
New Farming and Food Partnership Board aims to boost productivity, profitability and UK food security through closer collaboration across the supply chain.
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Greencore clears final CMA hurdle to seal £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition
Watchdog approval clears path for Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition after chilled sauces concerns resolved through Bristol site divestment.
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FSA issues food safety warning urging allergy sufferers to avoid Dubai-style chocolate
The regulator urges caution as some Dubai-style chocolate lacks allergen labelling amid festive demand and TikTok-driven popularity.
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Aldi issues Christmas food recall as mozzarella sticks pulled over undeclared egg allergen
Aldi has pulled its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets after an undeclared egg allergen was found, marking its second Christmas food recall.
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Tetra Pak launches world’s first aseptic paper-based barrier for juice packaging
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Spanish drinks brand García Carrión, has launched the world’s first use of its aseptic paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging.
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Disaronno Originale recalled in England and Scotland over glass contamination risk
Illva Saronno S.p.A has recalled selected 700ml bottles of Disaronno Originale after the potential presence of glass fragments was identified in several batches sold in England and Scotland.
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Tesco recalls Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns over undeclared milk risk
Tesco has recalled its aubergine katsu bao buns across the UK due to undeclared milk, raising safety concerns for allergy-sensitive consumers and vegans.
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UPF & HFSS – the new state of play
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS).
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European Commission gives final approval to Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition
European Commission grants final approval for Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition, creating a global snacking powerhouse with nine billion-dollar brands.
