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NewsUS chocolatier Spring & Mulberry recalls mint chocolate bar nationwide over potential Salmonella risk
Spring & Mulberry has issued a voluntary nationwide recall after routine testing flagged potential Salmonella contamination in a batch of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar.
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NewsEU targets PFAS with stricter drinking water monitoring regulations
Mandatory EU monitoring of PFAS in drinking water begins, forcing member states to test supplies, act on breaches and protect public health.
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group completes acquisition of Greencore Bristol sauces and soups site
Acquisition bolsters Compleat’s chilled sauces and soups scale after CMA clearance, securing jobs and strengthening competition following Greencore-Bakkavor deal completion.
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NewsFSA launches new food supplement safety guidance as January health kick boosts demand
The FSA has published new safety guidance to help consumers buy and use food supplements as demand increases during the January health kick.
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NewsGovernment targets higher UK animal welfare standards with 2032 caged egg phase-out
Ministers launch farming consultations to phase out all British caged eggs by 2032 and introduce stricter animal welfare standards for lambs.
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NewsNotpla brings sustainable seaweed-based food packaging back to Imperial College London
Sustainable packaging innovator Notpla returns to its roots as Imperial College London adopts seaweed-based alternatives to single-use plastics on campus.
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NewsDanone secures rare CDP Triple A rating for environmental leadership and transparency
Danone becomes one of only 23 companies worldwide awarded CDP’s Triple A rating for climate, water and forest leadership in 2025.
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NewsUS resets dietary guidelines, backing more protein and fewer ultra-processed foods
New US dietary guidelines prioritise protein and whole foods while urging Americans to cut highly processed foods in major nutrition reset.
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NewsPepsiCo partners with Siemens and NVIDIA to roll out AI digital twins across its supply chain
Food and drink giant PepsiCo is piloting AI-driven digital twins to redesign factories and warehouses, lifting throughput and cutting investment costs.
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NewsGlobal food waste costs surge as annual supply chain losses near $540 billion
New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots.
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NewsNestlé recalls several SMA infant formula products over cereulide toxin risk
Nestlé’s precautionary UK recall spans multiple SMA infant formula products after a potential cereulide toxin was identified in specific batches.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Nutrient Dense range amid UK nutrient gaps and GLP-1 uptake
Marks & Spencer launches a nutrient-dense range responding to UK nutrient gaps and changing eating habits driven by GLP-1 uptake.
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NewsUK 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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NewsFSA highlights widespread Christmas food safety mistakes and how to avoid them
New FSA research exposes risky festive kitchen habits and sets out practical food safety steps to protect diners this Christmas.
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NewsTesco 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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NewsAmcor 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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NewsJim 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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NewsMorrisons 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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NewsStudy links full-fat cheese and cream consumption to reduced dementia risk
Long-term Swedish research suggests eating full-fat cheese and cream may be associated with lower dementia risk, challenging established dietary advice.
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NewsFungi fed on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets
New study shows fungi grown on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets and reduce nutrient deficiency risks.