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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.
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The US-UK trade deal versus UK food standards: compromises or kept promises?
Should we be pleased with the outcome of last week’s transatlantic trade negotiations? Chris Elliott gives his take on the landmark trade deal that is tiptoeing where many feared to tread.
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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.
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Portion control is the answer to the food industry’s energy challenge
The food industry’s move towards more sustainable manufacturing techniques alongside ongoing investment into power-hungry assets is placing increasing strain on the sector’s energy supply. David Bean, Business Development Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division, says the answer lies in developing greater flexibility behind the meter.
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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.
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Food security in the Trump era: risks and opportunities
We are living in VUCA times – a phrase that describes the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous nature of today’s world. Here, Mark Driscoll reflects on the perilous challenges presented by President Trump on global food security due to policy shifts affecting trade, community feeding programmes, international aid, agriculture and…
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Lunchables reinvents PB&J with new no-thaw crustless snack
New Lunchables PB&J reinvents the iconic US children’s snack with a convenient, mess-free, dippable format ready straight from the fridge.
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The next mile: breaking barriers in food safety
Despite decades of innovation in science and technology, food safety outcomes remain stagnant. Dr. Darin Detwiler calls for a shift not in tools, but in belief—the kind of belief that breaks barriers and redefines what’s possible.
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Recall Roundup: Asda, Trader Joe’s and glass contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (25 April-1 May 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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FDA approves sale of gene-edited pigs in the US
FDA approves commercial sale of gene-edited pigs in the US, offering a breakthrough in disease-resistant livestock following UK breakthrough.
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Mars unwraps 2025 Halloween candy line-up early
Mars reveals 2025 Halloween range and consumer trends, with Gen Z driving early celebrations and demand for themed, fruity and chocolate treats.
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BlueNalu expands partnership with Birds Eye owners for UK cultivated seafood launch
BlueNalu strengthens partnership with Birds Eye owners Nomad Foods to bring sustainable, premium cell-cultivated seafood to UK market.
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Food industry progress stalled by outdated tech, warns TraceGains
New TraceGains report reveals majority of food and beverage firms still rely on outdated systems despite digital transformation urgency.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to alarming premature death rates in the UK and US
A new study reveals ultra-processed foods contribute to 13.8 percent of premature deaths in the UK, highlighting urgent health risks.
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Mexico refuses to yield to US demands on screwworm livestock response
Mexico resists US pressure for full control over screwworm eradication, fuelling rising tensions and livestock trade risks across North America.
