Global food waste costs surge as annual supply chain losses near $540 billion
New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots.
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New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots.
Nestlé’s precautionary UK recall spans multiple SMA infant formula products after a potential cereulide toxin was identified in specific batches.
The new UK ban on junk food advertising before 9pm and online targets childhood obesity and forces change across food marketing.
Tesco is recalling Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes after undeclared milk was identified, posing a risk to allergy sufferers.
Global packaging leader Amcor joins three-year project aiming to recycle household PE and PP into food-grade materials, supporting EU recycling targets and Denmark’s circular economy ambitions.
Bourbon giant pauses output at flagship site as tariffs, oversupply and falling alcohol demand pressure US whiskey industry.
New Farming and Food Partnership Board aims to boost productivity, profitability and UK food security through closer collaboration across the supply chain.
Watchdog approval clears path for Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition after chilled sauces concerns resolved through Bristol site divestment.
The landmark $2.3bn deal hands Asahi control of East Africa’s biggest brewer, while securing long-term Guinness and spirits licences.
The regulator urges caution as some Dubai-style chocolate lacks allergen labelling amid festive demand and TikTok-driven popularity.
Ingredient supplier ofi exceeds climate and living income milestones, reinforcing long-term cocoa supply chain resilience for food manufacturers.
Frozen bushmeat including pangolin and cane rat was seized in Deptford as the NFCU intensifies action against illegal food crime in the UK.
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS).
European Commission grants final approval for Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition, creating a global snacking powerhouse with nine billion-dollar brands.
Cross-party MPs and Paul McCartney urge EU to drop plant-based naming ban, warning it risks confusion, higher costs and climate progress.