All Trade, economics & market risk articles – Page 11
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 2 – Voices Carry
Signals and missed opportunities push margins of error in submarines and in food safety. In Part 2 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores what it means to listen before it’s too late.
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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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NewsWalmart to eliminate synthetic dyes from private label food brands by 2027
Walmart joins other major US food makers in phasing out synthetic dyes, pledging to reformulate private label brands by 2027.
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NewsDimitra and NACCU partner to drive EUDR compliance for Kenya’s coffee farmers
Dimitra and NACCU have partnered to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform, farmers can digitally map their farms, assess deforestation risks, and generate compliance reports, while advancing carbon and ESG practices to access premium EU markets.
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NewsCambridge 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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NewsSuperfood ingredients market forecast to hit USD 338.6 billion by 2033
The global superfood ingredients market is projected to reach USD 338.6 billion by 2033, driven by rising consumer demand for nutrient-rich, functional foods and plant-based innovations across the food and beverage sector.
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ArticleFrom loss and waste to wealth: how industrial innovation can end world hunger
Investing in efforts to help feed our fellow man should be a no-brainer, but Professor Christopher Elliott and Gunther Beger, Managing Director at UNIDO, assert that the benefits don’t stop there…
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NewsFDF 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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NewsArla Foods Ingredients study finds whey protein supports glycaemic control in gestational diabetes
Clinical research shows whey protein could play a role in controlling post-meal blood sugar spikes in women with gestational diabetes.
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NewsMars powers all European snacking factories with renewable energy
Mars has announced all ten of its European snacking factories now run entirely on renewable energy, marking a milestone in its net zero journey.
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ArticleHow the phase-out of synthetic food dyes is reshaping the colour additives industry
Industry expert Yuga Raut reflects on the impact of the US initiative to phase out the use of artificial colourants in the food and beverage industry.
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NewsPoundland festive Cadbury boxes sell for 25p amid high chocolate costs
Poundland offered Cadbury’s 125g festive selection boxes for 25p, including Dairy Milk Freddo Caramel, Fudge, Crunchie, Treatsize Buttons and Wispa. An identical box retails at £2.50 in other UK supermarkets. The promotion comes in a year of elevated chocolate costs.
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NewsPepsiCo, Unilever, and partners launch STEP up for Agriculture to scale regenerative farming
PepsiCo and Unilever STEP up for Agriculture to support farmers, scale regenerative practices, and build resilient, sustainable food supply chains.
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ArticleNaming 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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NewsFareShare 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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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 1 – Under Pressure
In Part 1 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler draws on his time as a nuclear submarine officer to explore lessons of responsibility, risk and vigilance that later shaped his career in food safety.
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NewsGlanbia sells SlimFast brand to Heartland Food Products Group
Glanbia has sold its SlimFast US brand to Heartland Food Products Group, as consumer demand shifts and GLP-1 drugs challenge legacy diet products.
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NewsMars 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.


