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Arla marks 50 years at Lockerbie with £144 million investment
Celebrating 50 years at Lockerbie, Arla Foods is investing £144 million to boost cheese-making facilities, drive innovation, create jobs and cut emissions.
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Wendy’s launch Project Fresh to accelerate global brand growth
Fast food chain Wendy’s has unveiled Project Fresh, a global strategy built on four pillars to modernise operations, enhance performance and boost profitability.
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Nestlé and World Farmers’ Organisation partner to build climate-resilient food systems
Nestlé and the World Farmers’ Organisation announce a “first of its kind” partnership to champion regenerative agriculture and farmer-led solutions to climate change.
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The UK Government needs to value its food system
Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, delivers a blunt assessment of the UK Government’s failure to value its food system, warning that without serious change in policy and mindset, Britain risks undermining its own food security.
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DoorDash completes £2.9bn Deliveroo takeover in UK expansion
US food delivery giant DoorDash has finalised its £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo, pledging continuity and growth for UK stakeholders.
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Starbucks closing stores in US and UK as part of major global restructure
Following a strategic review of its coffeehouse portfolio, the global coffee chain has announced plans to close stores in the US and UK and cut 900 US jobs.
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Mars invests €1bn to upgrade its EU food manufacturing operations by 2026
Mars will invest €1 billion in EU operations by 2026 to modernise factories, boost sustainability and drive innovation across its food portfolio.
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McDonald’s digital transformation accelerates with AI, cloud platforms and loyalty focus
McDonald’s accelerates its digital transformation with AI-powered kitchens, cloud systems and loyalty schemes designed to improve efficiency and customer engagement.
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Cranswick apologises for ‘lapse in standards’ after pig abuse footage surfaces at second farm
Cranswick has apologised after historic footage emerged from a second Lincolnshire farm it owns, showing severe pig abuse and mistreatment.
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Arla warns UK food security at risk from dairy labour shortages
Arla Foods calls for urgent action as labour shortages across UK dairy farming and manufacturing threaten national food security.
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Pasta Evangelists to open 100 UK restaurants in £30m expansion
Pasta Evangelists have announced £30 million expansion plans, including 100 new UK restaurants by 2030, the creation of 1,500 jobs and the launch of a pasta apprenticeship scheme.
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Mars invests $2 billion to boost its US food manufacturing operations
Mars has committed to investing $2 billion in its US operations by 2026, expanding production, creating jobs and scaling key brands such as Nature’s Bakery.
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Professor Robin May steps down as FSA Chief Scientific Adviser after five years
Professor Robin May will step down as the FSA’s Chief Scientific Adviser in September to become Interim Chief Scientific Officer at the UK Health Security Agency.
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McVitie’s owner Pladis commits £68m to UK manufacturing investment and factory modernisation
Pladis’ major UK investment in factory automation and infrastructure aims to increase production capacity, efficiency and reduce emissions.
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McDonald’s boycott launched over prices, pay and diversity backlash
The People’s Union USA is calling for a week-long boycott of McDonald’s, accusing the fast-food giant of price gouging, tax avoidance and backtracking on diversity commitments.
