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Lidl recall popular snack over potential choking hazard
Lidl recalls four Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars due to plastic contamination risk, urging consumers not to eat affected batches.
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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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Resilience by design: transforming food systems for tomorrow
No man is an island – and no island is either. Our global food system needs urgent help. Transforming food systems to build climate resilience is no longer optional: it’s vital. Hilton Foods’ Tom Maidment believes the tools must be data-driven, holistic and uniquely tailored to individual farms...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Ultra-processed foods: what everyone’s missing
Health activist Steve Bennett unites the puzzle pieces to reveal why ultra-processed foods are so damaging to health. Suggesting sensible steps for manufacturers and consumers alike, he relates how we can regain control of our diets and live healthier lives.
