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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.
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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 evolving and enduring supply chain
Discover how global leaders are reinventing resilience to protect the future of our supply chains. This exclusive report will share key strategies from top industry experts on tackling climate disruption, digital transformation and shifting consumer demands.
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Aldi and Lidl lead UK supermarket pay race with latest wage increases
Aldi and Lidl compete for the UK’s top-paying supermarket spot with new wage increases ahead of the government's minimum wage hike in April.
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Trumpian America: staring at a food safety crisis
Baffled by the machinations of Donald Trump, Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the US President’s impact on food safety…and it’s not good.
