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BrewDog rebrands core beers and scores London Stadium deal
BrewDog updates packaging for core beers and secures official beer partnership with London Stadium ahead of a packed summer schedule.
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Rising fresh food prices push UK inflation higher for fourth month
Food inflation in the UK rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, driven by fresh produce and mounting retailer cost pressures.
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Joe Swash explores plastic-free packaging innovation in new meal deal documentary
Joe Swash explores Xampla's innovative, plastic-free food packaging in Meal Deals: Behind the Bargain airing tonight on Channel 4.
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EU releases controversial EUDR country risk benchmarking amid fierce environmental criticism
The EU’s new deforestation risk benchmarking system has arrived early – but environmental advocates warn it falls short of protecting forests.
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European food manufacturing technologies coalition launched by four industry leaders
The new coalition, Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe, aims to address industry challenges and amplify the sector’s voice across Europe.
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Coca-Cola returns as official Premier League soft drink sponsor
Coca-Cola returns as Premier League’s official soft drink sponsor, launching a three-year deal with exclusive fan experiences.
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UK food industry welcomes UK-EU trade deal but urges caution
New UK-EU trade agreement aims to ease food exports and imports, with industry leaders cautiously welcoming the reduction in red tape as they await confirmation of the finer details.
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Greencore and Bakkavor agree terms of £1.2bn acquisition deal
Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed terms, forming a £4bn UK convenience food powerhouse pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
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Supermarkets allowed to “mark their own homework” on plastic waste, campaigners warn
Campaigners warn against retailers overseeing plastic waste reduction after the government appointed industry representatives to manage the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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Leading food and health experts demand UK ban on nitrites in processed meats
A new coalition of scientists and politicians urges the UK Government to ban cancer-linked nitrites from processed meats like bacon and ham.
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41% of UK food and drink manufacturers scale back investment amid economic pressures
Economic pressures, new taxes and rising costs force UK food and drink manufacturers to scale back growth investments, says FDF report.
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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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Supermarkets suspend Cranswick pig farm supplies amid animal cruelty investigation
Undercover footage shows workers at Cranswick-owned farm killing piglets using banned ‘blunt force trauma’, sparking supermarket suspensions.
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UK and US agree historic trade deal: implications for food industry
The UK and US have struck a historic trade deal, reshaping food exports and standards with lasting impact on agriculture sector.
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Top EU institutes launch ESAAF alliance to shape agri-food policy
Five major European research bodies launch ESAAF to ensure food policy decisions are backed by independent, science-led evidence.
