All Trade, economics & market risk articles – Page 13
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ArticleTrading away our food security: the collapse of Britain’s bioethanol industry exposes a national vulnerability
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the collapse of the UK’s bioethanol industry is not just an energy issue but a direct threat to national food security. Exposing the trade-offs made in the UK–US deal, he explains how government policy has undermined farmers, destabilised supply chains and left Britain dangerously reliant ...
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ArticleGeopolitics of food fraud: how globalisation fuels the counterfeit food trade
Filippo Grassi, food industry analyst, and Daniel Davis, supply chain specialist, investigate the rising threat of food fraud, from mislabelled produce to meat and seafood scandals. They explore real-world cases, consumer risks, and how traceability, regulation, and technology can protect global supply chains.
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NewsStarbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to US for 2025 with new pecan oatmilk drinks
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns on 26 August 2025, accompanied by the new Pecan Oatmilk Cortado, returning seasonal drinks, and autumn food items.
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NewsKeurig Dr Pepper announces $18bn acquisition of JDE Peet’s
Keurig Dr Pepper is acquiring JDE Peet’s for $18bn and will create two independent companies. The move underscores the importance of supply chain focus and portfolio strategy in the global coffee and beverage sector.
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NewsCoca-Cola reportedly explores sale of Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola is reportedly considering selling Costa Coffee, potentially at a £2bn valuation. The move highlights the challenges of managing a global café chain and the importance of resilient supply chains.
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NewsJust Eat trials AI food delivery robots in Zurich
Just Eat has partnered with Swiss firm RIVR to pilot autonomous ground robots for food delivery in Zurich.
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NewsLidl launches Live Well logo to highlight healthy, sustainable products
Lidl GB launches Live Well logo, helping shoppers quickly identify own-label products that are both healthier and environmentally sustainable.
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NewsNestlé develops chocolate-making technique to maximise cocoa fruit yield
Nestlé unveils a new patented chocolate-making process designed to increase cocoa yield by using up to 30 percent more of the cocoa fruit.
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ArticleWhy the Walls ice cream recall is a wake-up call for food safety
When a labelling error forced Walls to recall thousands of ice creams, supply chains were disrupted and the incident attracted widespread attention across the UK. In this article, Pete Gillett of Marketpoint Recall explains the key lessons in food recall management and how smart preparation can help brands prevent costly ...
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NewsFDA warns consumers not to eat potentially radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA has recalled Walmart’s Great Value raw frozen shrimp amid fears of radioactive caesium-137 contamination linked to shipments from Indonesian supplier BMS Foods.
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NewsMcDonald’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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ArticleTwo reports about one big challenge: the future of food systems
Governments and international bodies are paying attention to key public health and food resilience matters. In fact, they’re writing reports and Chris Elliott has read them – here’s what he has to say.
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NewsFarmfoods recalls chicken curry ready meal over undeclared prawns
Farmfoods is recalling its Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry after prawns were found in packs, posing serious risk to allergy sufferers.
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NewsKingsmill owner acquires Hovis in a bid to dominate UK bread market
Associated British Foods, owner of Kingsmill, has agreed to buy rival Hovis in an estimated £75 million deal, aiming to create the UK’s biggest bread brand.
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NewsDollar General recalls instant coffee across 48 states over glass contamination
Dollar General has recalled three lots of Clover Valley instant coffee from stores nationwide after a customer reported possible glass fragments.
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NewsPlant-based U-turn: Daniel Humm to reintroduce meat at New Yorks Eleven Madison Park
Chef Daniel Humm makes a major U-turn at Eleven Madison Park, reintroducing meat to the formerly all-vegan menu. Discover what this means for the future of the plant-based food industry.
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NewsArla 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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NewsCadbury Crunchie chocolate bar multipacks see significant plastic cut in Tesco trial
Mondelēz and Tesco launch a UK trial replacing plastic overwrap with stickers on Cadbury Crunchie chocolate bar multipacks, cutting plastic by 60 percent.
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Co-op recalls pork pies over undeclared milk allergen
Co-op has recalled its Mini Pork & Pickle Pies after milk was left off the label, posing a risk to allergy sufferers.