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NewsRDM Group and Dow unveil recycled food packaging to meet evolving EU regulations
RDM Group and Dow introduce fibre-based food packaging made entirely from recycled materials, supporting circularity and upcoming EU regulatory requirements.
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NewsM&S joins coalition turning surplus food into millions of meals for UK families
Marks & Spencer backs Alliance Food Sourcing initiative transforming surplus supply chain food into meals for UK families facing food insecurity.
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NewsCold plasma reduces peanut allergenicity by nearly 70 percent, study finds
McGill University research shows cold plasma treatment cuts peanut allergenicity by nearly 70 percent, potentially enabling safer ingredients for foods.
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NewsFood packaging may release 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food annually, report suggests
Global research suggests food packaging could release around 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food each year, highlighting predictable exposure risks and prevention opportunities.
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NewsMPs urge PFAS restrictions in food packaging and cookware
UK MPs call for restrictions on PFAS in food packaging, cookware and agriculture amid concerns over contamination and human exposure.
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News98 percent of meat and dairy companies’ climate pledges branded ‘greenwashing’
New research finds most environmental claims from major meat and dairy firms rely on vague targets, raising concerns over transparency.
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NewsGood4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens over Salmonella risk
Good4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens nationwide after potential Salmonella contamination, urging consumers to return affected packs with use-by dates up to 3 May.
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NewsFable mushrooms launch in Waitrose as plant-based market evolves
Chef-founded mushroom brand Fable enters UK retail through Waitrose as demand grows for minimally processed plant-based ingredients.
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NewsFDA ‘healthy’ label drives healthier snack choices and a price premium
Study finds FDA-backed “healthy” labels increase healthier snack purchases and price premiums, highlighting the commercial power of credible regulatory endorsements.
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NewsDiageo opens $415m Alabama plant to expand Southern US production
New Montgomery manufacturing facility strengthens Diageo’s Southern US supply network while boosting production capacity, sustainability performance and regional economic growth.
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NewsGlobal supermarkets still failing on methane action, report finds
Major global retailers remain far behind on methane reduction and disclosure despite livestock emissions dominating food supply chains.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food security as fertiliser and energy prices surge
New research links US–Israel–Iran war disruption in Strait of Hormuz to rising fertiliser costs, food inflation and worsening global food insecurity.
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NewsM&S recalls vanilla Greek yoghurt over undeclared gluten
Marks & Spencer recalls Authentic Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla after undeclared gluten discovered, posing potential health risk to coeliac consumers.
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NewsLiverpool FC becomes first football club with global food sustainability certification
Liverpool FC secures Food Made Good Standard certification, recognising sustainable sourcing, waste reduction and community initiatives across its food operations.
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NewsLidl GB joins UN Global Compact initiative to strengthen sustainability efforts
Lidl GB becomes first UK discounter to join the UN Global Compact, aligning strategy with global sustainability principles.
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NewsMars and ofi expand regenerative cocoa farming partnership in Ecuador
The five-year collaboration will support 960 farmers adopting regenerative practices in Ecuador, aiming to cut cocoa emissions and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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NewsAldi recalls honey roasted salmon fillets over incorrect use-by date
Discount retailer pulls salmon product nationwide after labelling error extended shelf life by two months, prompting a food safety warning.
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NewsNestlé and Starbucks launch Coffee Craft concentrate to tap into cold coffee boom
Nestlé and Starbucks launch Starbucks Coffee Craft concentrate in the UK, targeting rising cold coffee demand with premium arabica blends.
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NewsGovernment bans high-sugar and deep-fried foods from school menus
Government launches consultation to overhaul School Food Standards, removing high-sugar and deep-fried foods to tackle childhood obesity.
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NewsOver 200 tonnes of unsafe food seized at UK border
More than 208 tonnes of unsafe food have been intercepted at the UK border by the Ashford Port Health Authority since November 2024.