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NewsHershey joins growing food industry push to remove synthetic dyes by 2027
Hershey commits to removing synthetic dyes by 2027, joining a major industry push driven by health concerns and regulatory pressure.
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NewsPopular UK scotch eggs recalled due to Salmonella risk
The Compleat Food Group recalls Wall’s Scotch Eggs due to Salmonella risk, urging consumers to return affected batches for a full refund.
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NewsStarbucks releases new limited-time Firework Frappuccino for Fourth of July
Starbucks celebrates Independence Day with a bold, colourful Firework Frappuccino available across US stores for one week only.
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely listed in TIME’s most influential companies of 2025
TIME names Tony’s Chocolonely among 2025’s 100 most influential companies for its mission to end exploitation in cocoa supply chains.
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News143,000 pounds of bologna recalled in US over labelling error
Seven varieties of bologna pulled from US market after undeclared meat ingredients raise serious labelling concerns.
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NewsUK Government launches Healthy Food Standard mandating healthier products
UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS burden.
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NewsProtein-rich grasshopper bread developed to combat future food insecurity
Mexican scientists develop sustainable insect-based bread to address global protein demand and combat food insecurity by improving nutritional intake without altering daily diets.
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NewsLidl research reveals sports nutrition gap ahead of Women’s Euro 2025
Lidl GB research finds most women lack tailored sports nutrition guidance, with experts calling for urgent change ahead of Women’s Euro 2025.
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NewsAd giants 'silence' youth-led campaign against junk food advertising
Bite Back’s award-winning anti-junk food advertising campaign has been blocked by JCDecaux and Global, sparking censorship claims from the young activists.
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NewsFSA launches support service for UK cultivated meat companies
The support service will help UK food innovators navigate regulatory hurdles and bring safe cultivated meat products to market faster.
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NewsSynthetic dyes found in 1 in 5 US packaged foods and drinks
Research finds widespread use of synthetic dyes in US packaged foods and drinks as FDA pushes phase-out amid growing health concerns, especially for children’s products.
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NewsMcDonald's boycott launched over prices, pay and diversity backlash
The People’s Union USA is calling for a week-long boycott of McDonald’s, accusing the fast-food giant of price gouging, tax avoidance and backtracking on diversity commitments.
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NewsConsumer disgust will block edible insects as viable meat alternative, researchers warn
New research warns that cultural and psychological disgust will keep edible insects off Western plates as a meat alternative, despite sustainability benefits.
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NewsStudy finds glass bottles contain far more microplastics in drinks than plastic bottles
French researchers discover glass bottles shed significantly more microplastics into drinks than plastic or metal packaging.
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NewsAction on Food Hub to champion food systems at COP30 in Brazil
Action on Food Hub returns for COP30 to ensure food systems are prioritised in global climate discussions in Belém, Brazil.
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NewsROCOL becomes first to receive NSF's new PFAS-free certification for lubricants
ROCOL has become the first company to receive NSF’s PFAS free certification for its FOODLUBE lubricants—marking a major step forward in food safety and sustainability.
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NewsDeadly Listeria outbreak in US triggers recall of chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals
FreshRealm recalls chicken fettuccine Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger after 17 listeria cases, including three deaths and one foetal loss.
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NewsMcDonald’s June menu adds 'iconic' Big Arch burger and returning fan favourites
McDonald’s unveils its new June menu, headlined by the Big Arch burger, now available in restaurants and via McDelivery across the UK.
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NewsKraft Heinz and General Mills to remove artificial dyes from all products by 2027
Kraft Heinz and General Mills commit to removing artificial food dyes from all products within the next two years.
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NewsFruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots reimagined in Rowntree’s Squidgers launch
Rowntree’s reinvents classic sweets Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots with a new soft twist in its new Squidgers range.


