Tesco improves chicken welfare with £50m farming boost
Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
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Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
YouTubers WillNE and James Marriott launch their new iced coffee brand, Rodd’s, in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
Asda issues urgent recall of chicken slices with incorrect use-by date, urging customers to return affected packs for a refund.
Food inflation in the UK has hit 2.6 percent in April, the highest in 11 months, as retailers warn taxes and new laws may worsen price pressures.
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (18-24 April 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
Tom Kitchin becomes the latest high-profile chef to launch a frozen food line, now available exclusively in Home Bargains stores nationwide.
The FDA has announced it will phase out synthetic food dyes—including Red 40 and Yellow 5—by 2026, marking a major shift toward natural additives.
Target has recalled over 25,000 units of baby food after FDA testing revealed elevated lead levels, sparking safety concerns.
Nestlé unveils science-backed protein beverages to help manage hunger, support muscle health and aid weight loss for GLP-1 users.
JELL-O has unveiled its first-ever plant-based chocolate pudding, crafted with oat milk for a rich, creamy taste—without the dairy. This vegan-friendly twist on a classic dessert marks Kraft Heinz’s bold entry into the booming plant-based category.
The Hershey Company has launched Reese’s Filled Pretzels in the US – a new snack featuring crunchy pretzels filled with Reese’s signature peanut butter.
The £1.2bn Greencore–Bakkavor ready meal merger has hit pause, as the bid deadline is pushed back to 9 May. The deal, if completed, would create a £4bn food giant.
PepsiCo has announced a major expansion of its partnership with FareShare, funding two key programmes in 2025 aimed at reducing food waste and helping over 600 people in Leicestershire find employment opportunities. The £210,000 grant will build on seven years of impactful collaboration.
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the largest dairy cooperative in Europe. With a combined revenue of €19 billion, the merger will strengthen dairy production and innovation, benefiting over 12,000 farmers and consumers worldwide.
Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled its Milk Chocolate and Caramel Sea Salt Easter Eggs in the UK after detecting a possible metal contamination. Shoppers are urged to return the affected products for a refund. This comes days after a separate recall involving chocolate bars.