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EAT-Lancet report: Global food systems transformation could save 15 million lives
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report urges global food systems transformation to save lives, halve emissions and restore equity within planetary limits.
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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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Cambridge scientist shares labelling strategy to Greggs stakeholders to accelerate plant-based uptake
A Cambridge researcher claims Greggs could more than double sales of its vegan sausage roll by highlighting protein content, not carbon labels.
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FDF welcomes export growth but urges action to secure UK food and drink future
UK food and drink exports rose 7.2 percent in H1 2025, the FDF says, but calls for government action to secure long-term growth.
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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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Naming and faming: how the Chocolate Scorecard is fighting slavery in cocoa supply chains
Ruth Davison explores the 2025 Chocolate Scorecard, uncovering how the industry is confronting slavery, child labour and sustainability challenges in cocoa.
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FareShare and Felix Project merge to “scale up food provision for the UK’s most vulnerable communities”
FareShare and The Felix Project unite to expand surplus redistribution and strengthen communities, as demand surges and food insecurity deepens.
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FDF warns UK food inflation could hit 5.7 percent by Christmas
UK food inflation continues to outpace other European nations, with forecasts expecting it to reach 5.7 percent by December.
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European Parliament approves new EU-wide targets to reduce food waste by 2030
The new binding EU-wide 2030 food waste targets aim to slash sector-wide losses and improve sustainability across the supply chain.
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MPs warn illegal meat smuggling crisis risks major disease outbreak
A new EFRA Committee report has said illegal meat smuggling is rising, putting public health, farming and UK food security at risk.
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Heatwaves and supply chains: what the food industry must do to safeguard its future
Academic researchers Saakshi Kumar and Professor Manoj Dora highlight key strategies for the UK’s food producers to lead the way in safeguarding future food supplies.
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UK Government moves to ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England
Government unveils plans to restrict high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s, targeting childhood obesity and improving school performance.
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Kraft Heinz announce split into two independent food businesses
The US packaged food giant has announced it will divide into two publicly traded companies to sharpen brand focus and drive long-term growth.
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Lidl smashes 2025 plant-based sales target with nearly 700 percent growth
Lidl GB has already surpassed its 2025 plant-based sales target, with sales up 694 percent as flexitarian demand reshapes shopper choices.
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New research reveals potential of AI-driven colour-changing food packaging
New University of Vaasa research explores how AI-powered colour-changing packaging could improve food quality monitoring, reduce waste and boost transparency.
