All Trade, economics & market risk articles – Page 14
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NewsPrinces acquires historic Royal Liver Building in £83m UK growth plan
Princes invests £60m in Liverpool's historic Royal Liver Building as part of £83m UK-wide real estate plan to secure long-term growth.
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NewsPepsi launches prebiotic cola to meet modern gut-health demand
PepsiCo debuts Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, four months after acquiring Poppi, blending gut-health benefits with its iconic cola taste.
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Coca-Cola sidesteps Trump's claim it’s switching corn syrup for cane sugar
After Trump’s announcement, Coca-Cola remained tight-lipped, neither confirming nor denying a switch from corn syrup to cane sugar in the brand's US drinks.
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NewsUS ice cream makers agree to remove artificial dyes as FDA approves new natural colour
Major US dairy brands pledge to eliminate synthetic colours from ice cream by 2028 as FDA approves new natural blue food dye.
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NewsFSA issues Dubai Chocolate peanut allergy alert for businesses and consumers
A popular Dubai-inspired chocolate containing undeclared peanuts is being recalled, with the FSA urging UK businesses and consumers to act swiftly to avoid serious allergy risks.
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NewsGovernment unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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ArticleChina-Taiwan conflict: prepare for a tectonic shock to the global food system
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the looming China–Taiwan conflict could have a seismic impact on global food security – from blocked trade routes and fertiliser shortages to serving as a wake-up call for UK national food resilience.
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NewsJams peanut butter and jelly sandwich launches nationwide in Walmart stores
New health-forward peanut butter and jelly sandwich brand Jams hits Walmart stores, offering clean-label convenience for athletes, parents and busy snackers.
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NewsBread sold in Kroger and Walmart recalled over hazelnut allergen risk
Hartford Bakery recalls six lots of bread sold at Kroger and Walmart after hazelnuts were found in products mislabelled as plain white bread.
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NewsMcVitie’s owner Pladis commits £68m to UK manufacturing investment and factory modernisation
Pladis’ major UK investment in factory automation and infrastructure aims to increase production capacity, efficiency and reduce emissions.
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CMA launches inquiry into Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition
The UK watchdog has opened an inquiry into Greencore’s £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor, assessing its impact on competition in the food sector.
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NewsMcDonald’s launches Spicy McMuffin to celebrate 50 years of breakfast classic
The fast food giant spices up its US breakfast menu with a limited-time Spicy McMuffin range to celebrate 50 years since its iconic nationwide launch.
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NewsGovernment funds six projects to tackle UK food insecurity and improve healthy access
Six projects across the UK receive £8.5 million funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to tackle food inequality and improve public health.
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NewsUK dairy industry unites in landmark alliance to drive sustainability
UK dairy farmers, processors, and retailers unite in a landmark alliance to accelerate sustainability and boost supply chain resilience.
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ArticleBreaking the mould: a Win-Win solution to chocolate’s cocoa crisis
Against the backdrop of World Chocolate Day, this instalment of Ingredients for Change explores the current climate and challenges facing the cocoa industry and whether it’s time to rethink the traditional chocolate production model. New Food spoke with Ahrum Pak to learn how her startup aims to break the mould.
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NewsWaitrose invests in Bristol distribution centre to enhance South West supply chain
Waitrose to open its first South West distribution centre at Bristol 360 in late 2026, enhancing supply efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsScotch Whisky becomes first international product to receive GI Status in Argentina
Scotch Whisky becomes the first international product awarded Geographical Indication status in Argentina.
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ArticleThe rising tide of food fraud
Dr Saskia Van Ruth, University College Dublin, explains how supply chain disruptions and economic pressures are fueling a rise in food fraud worldwide. Recent cases highlight the urgent need for coordinated prevention efforts, such as the European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP), to protect public health and ensure food ...
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NewsFDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest level over listeria risk
The FDA has upgraded Alma Pak’s blueberry recall to the highest risk level following positive tests for Listeria monocytogenes.
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NewsHershey joins growing food industry push to remove synthetic dyes by 2027
Hershey commits to removing synthetic dyes by 2027, joining a major industry push driven by health concerns and regulatory pressure.