Greencore and Bakkavor agree terms of £1.2bn acquisition deal
Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed terms, forming a £4bn UK convenience food powerhouse pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
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Supermarkets allowed to “mark their own homework” on plastic waste, campaigners warn
Campaigners warn against retailers overseeing plastic waste reduction after the government appointed industry representatives to manage the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.
Leading food and health experts demand UK ban on nitrites in processed meats
A new coalition of scientists and politicians urges the UK Government to ban cancer-linked nitrites from processed meats like bacon and ham.
41% of UK food and drink manufacturers scale back investment amid economic pressures
Economic pressures, new taxes and rising costs force UK food and drink manufacturers to scale back growth investments, says FDF report.
MrBeast launches high-protein meat snacks range with Jack Link’s
Global content creator and entrepreneur MrBeast teams up with meat snack giant Jack Link’s to launch a co-branded line of protein-packed meat snacks.
Food delivery just got smarter with temperature-controlled robots
Australian students unveil ‘Ari’, a self-driving food delivery robot with heated and cooled compartments to optimise temperature control.
Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch invests $300m to its US manufacturing facilities
Anheuser-Busch invests $300 million to strengthen American manufacturing, expand workforce training and support veterans entering industry roles.
SPAR NI recalls several chicken products over listeria contamination risk
SPAR NI recalls three cooked chicken products due to Listeria risk, urging consumers not to eat affected batches and return them.
FDA approves three natural food dyes for safer colouring
Three new naturally derived food dyes have been approved by the FDA as part of a nationwide shift away from synthetic additives.
Supermarkets suspend Cranswick pig farm supplies amid animal cruelty investigation
Undercover footage shows workers at Cranswick-owned farm killing piglets using banned ‘blunt force trauma’, sparking supermarket suspensions.
Weight loss jabs could reduce alcohol consumption by two-thirds
New study finds weight loss jabs not only help tackle obesity but may significantly reduce alcohol use, offering wide health and NHS cost benefits.
UK and US agree historic trade deal: implications for food industry
The UK and US have struck a historic trade deal, reshaping food exports and standards with lasting impact on agriculture sector.
Captain Morgan expands RTD line with Muck Pit Brew
Diageo strengthens Captain Morgan’s RTD portfolio with tropical Muck Pit Brew and new Sliced cocktails aimed at casual drinking occasions.
FSA advises against using ocean-bound plastics for food packaging
The FSA issues new guidance on plastic food packaging following an assessment from the FCMJEG, advising against ocean-bound plastics.
Coca-Cola agrees to revise plastic recycling claims across Europe
Coca-Cola will revise its plastic recycling claims across Europe following a greenwashing complaint from BEUC. The update aims to offer consumers clearer, more accurate labelling.
