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Capri-Sun expands zero sugar range
Capri-Sun is expanding its no added sugar range with two new drinks, Capri-Sun Zero Cola and Capri-Sun Zero Monster Alarm, both made with fruit juices and offering under 0.5g of sugar per 100ml.
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Nestlé Waters UK appoints new managing director
Stefano Bolognese takes the helm as managing director of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.
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FSA full steam ahead: the push for approval on new alternative proteins
Lab-grown meat, the next frontier in alternative proteins, is making its way to the UK market. Gioia Zagni explores its potential to transform food production, reduce environmental impact, and gain consumer acceptance.
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Greencore set to acquire Bakkavor in landmark £1.2 billion deal
Greencore’s £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor will reshape the fresh prepared food sector, pending regulatory approval.
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Tony’s Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars over safety concerns
Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled specific batches of its Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar chocolate due to the possible presence of small stones.
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Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel over safety concerns
Sainsbury’s has issued a recall for its Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel due to possible metal contamination.
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UK Food Standards Agency awarded £1.4m to support new innovation hub focusing on precision fermentation
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has been awarded £1.4m to establish an innovation hub for precision fermentation, helping businesses navigate regulations while ensuring food safety.
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Tesco launches new Finest Wagyu steak range amid rising demand for British Wagyu
Tesco has launched a new range of Finest Wagyu steaks in over 100 stores, responding to the growing demand for premium British Wagyu beef. With four expertly selected cuts, Tesco is making high-quality Wagyu more accessible to UK shoppers.
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Sustainable spices: the story of single-origin spices that do good and taste even better
Ruth Davison, Chief Storyteller at OurCarbon, highlights how Ujaama Spice is transforming the spice industry by promoting sustainable spice sourcing from smallholder farmers in Zanzibar. By bypassing traditional supply chains, they offer high-quality, fairtrade spices that benefit both people and the planet.
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Recall Roundup: Frito-Lay, Coca Cola and undeclared sulphur dioxide
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (21-27 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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The journey to truly sustainable packaging with Lignoo
In Part 2 of this month’s Ingredients for Change, we speak with Katerina Mouliadou, founder of Lignoo, about the importance of sustainable packaging, enhancing consumer transparency, and overcoming the challenges of creating truly eco-friendly water bottles.
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Robinsons Aldi lawsuit launches over alleged squash trademark infringement
Robinsons is suing Aldi for alleged trademark infringement over its mini squash product. The case, filed in the High Court, highlights the ongoing legal battles over lookalike products in the retail sector.
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Tackling food waste at the source with The Wonki Collective
Ingredients for Change is a new monthly interview series that explores the transformative stories shaping the global food industry. In Part 1 of this month’s episode which focuses on sustainability champions, we speak to Dini McGrath, co-founder of The Wonki Collective, about her innovative approach to tackling food waste at…
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The unintended and worrying consequences of EUDR
Professor Chris Elliott reveals the highlights and anticipated pitfalls of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), noting holes to fill in the proverbial dike to swerve the tactics of devious greenwashers.
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Hip Pop launches in Morrisons and expands range on Ocado
Hip Pop, the UK’s fastest-growing carbonated soft drinks brand, has launched in Morrisons and expanded its Ocado range, making its probiotic, gut-friendly drinks more widely available.
