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NewsLidl backs British berry production with £500m investment
Retailer signs five-year grower agreements as demand for British berries rises and producers face cost and climate pressures.
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NewsPepsiCo scales autonomous freight deployment with multi-year Gatik partnership
PepsiCo expands autonomous trucking across North America as it seeks additional logistics capacity across its food and beverage supply chain.
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NewsIngredion agrees terms of £2.7bn acquisition of Tate & Lyle
The board-approved deal would combine Ingredion’s texture and sugar reduction expertise with Tate & Lyle’s strengths in mouthfeel, sweetening and fortification.
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NewsSainsbury’s phases out brown eggs in Net Zero push
The retailer is switching its own-brand egg range to white shells as it looks to cut supply chain emissions and accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
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NewsUnsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, WHO reports
WHO estimates find unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, with children and low-income regions hardest hit.
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NewsResearchers identify five barriers slowing Europe’s food system transformation
New research highlights five structural barriers slowing progress towards healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems across Europe.
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NewsCargill invests €56m in Belgium food production expansion
Cargill has invested €56 million in Belgium to expand edible oils and chocolate production while strengthening European food innovation capabilities.
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NewsUNECE targets fresh produce food loss with new industry guidance
UNECE has agreed new guidance and trade measures aimed at reducing food loss across fresh and dried produce supply chains.
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NewsNestlé reports 26 percent emissions reduction across dairy supply chain
The company’s first Dairy Plan report details emissions cuts, regenerative agriculture progress and support for 130,000 dairy farmers globally.
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NewsNatasha’s Foundation launches £10m allergy prevention research prize
The £10m research prize challenges scientists to find new ways to prevent food allergies before they start.
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NewsArla and DMK complete merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
The merger brings together 11,200 farmers and aims to strengthen food security, resilience and sustainability across Europe.
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NewsScientists turn plastic waste into faster-degrading packaging material
New upcycling process could help food packaging manufacturers convert existing plastics into materials that break down more easily.
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NewsPepsiCo Foundation and EIT Food back young European farmers
PepsiCo Foundation-backed initiative will support 900 young farmers across Europe with resilience, agritech and business training in 2026.
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NewsSalmonella cases hit decade high in England
UK food businesses face renewed food safety pressure as Salmonella and Campylobacter infections remain persistently high across England.
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NewsAberystwyth University scientists develop seaweed-based plastic food packaging alternative
Aberystwyth University scientists develop biodegradable seaweed food wrapping as manufacturers seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastic packaging.
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NewsNestlé and Danone face fresh scrutiny after baby food microplastics findings
Greenpeace-backed research detected thousands of microplastic particles in baby food pouches, raising concerns over packaging safety and infant exposure.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz closure could spark global food price crisis, FAO warns
FAO warns governments and food industry leaders have six to 12 months to prevent escalating inflation and supply chain disruption.
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NewsTesco boosts higher welfare British pork production through expanded farmer scheme
Retailer increases Sustainable Pig Group by 30 percent, investing £2m annually to expand higher welfare British pork production.
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News‘Forever Chemicals’ findings spark calls for tougher PFAS regulation in UK waters
Researchers urge tighter PFAS regulation after toxic chemicals were found across marine species, wastewater and coastal waters in the Solent.
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NewsMondelēz urges Government to back UK food and drink manufacturing
Cadbury owner Mondelēz says food manufacturing must underpin Britain’s growth plans after contributing £2.3 billion to the UK economy.