All Trade, economics & market risk articles – Page 2
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NewsMcDonald’s invests in deforestation-free soy initiative to strengthen sustainable sourcing
McDonald’s joins Responsible Commodities Facility to fund deforestation-free soy, cutting supply chain risk and strengthening sustainable chicken sourcing worldwide for long-term resilience.
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NewsMyprotein targets convenience with Greencore protein-rich food partnership
Myprotein partners with Greencore to launch protein-rich salads and wraps in Sainsbury’s, accelerating offline retail growth and expanding licensed convenience portfolio across UK.
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NewsGLP-1 boom set to disrupt UK dairy demand, AHDB analysis finds
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is shifting UK eating habits, cutting high-fat dairy but boosting demand for protein-rich, nutrient-dense products.
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NewsCocoa-free chocolate alternative Win-Win secures exclusive UK distribution with Keylink
Win-Win expands UK reach through exclusive Keylink partnership, bringing cocoa-free chocolate alternative to bakers and chocolatiers amid supply volatility and sustainability pressures.
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NewsInfant formula recall expands as FSA urges parents to check supplies
FSA urges parents to check infant formula as global recall widens over cereulide contamination linked to products from multiple manufacturers.
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NewsFDA revises artificial colours labelling and approves new natural colour options
The FDA's regulatory change enables no artificial colours claims and expands natural colour approvals, supporting industry shift away from petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.
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NewsFDA recalls 6,000 repackaged M&M’s packs across 20 states over undeclared allergens
FDA recalls 6,000 promotional M&M’s packs missing allergen warnings, after repackaged sweets containing milk, soy and peanuts reached consumers across 20 states.
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NewsMcCain launches regenerative ‘UK Farm of the Future’ in Yorkshire
McCain is opening a regenerative farming research site in North Yorkshire, helping British growers boost resilience amid climate, soil and policy pressures.
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NewsGeneral Mills partners with Euralis to accelerate regenerative agriculture in sweetcorn production
General Mills and Euralis have launched a regenerative agriculture partnership to transform Green Giant sweetcorn production in southwest France.
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NewsDanone urges UK Government to define ‘healthy food’ amid HFSS shake-up
Danone urges UK Government to set a clear definition of healthy food as HFSS proposals risk confusing consumers and industry.
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NewsFSA’s NFCU warns food businesses for vigilance against fraud after £500k poultry theft jailing
The FSA’s National Food Crime Unit urges food businesses to strengthen fraud checks after a man from Wigan was jailed over £500,000 stolen poultry.
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Lidl GB recalls Snaktastic multigrain snack bites over potential choking risk
Lidl GB has recalled Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper after the product may contain foil pieces.
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NewsReducing salt in breads and packaged foods could significantly reduce heart disease risk
New studies suggest modest sodium cuts in everyday bread, takeaway and packaged foods could prevent thousands of heart attacks, strokes and deaths in France and the UK.
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NewsAmsterdam set to become first capital city to ban meat advertising in public spaces
Amsterdam will ban meat advertising from 1 May, signalling a major shift in European food policy towards plant-based diets.
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NewsNorway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move
Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling fresh pressure from animal welfare advocates on UK retailers and foodservice groups.
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NewsMondelēz opens CoLab Tech R&D accelerator to global snack start-ups
The food giant is searching globally for scalable technologies in climate resilience, performance, functionality and packaging via its CoLab Tech 2026 accelerator programme.
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NewsArla to centralise UK chilled supply chain with new Northamptonshire distribution centre
The new automated distribution hub will consolidate Arla’s chilled pallet operations, strengthening resilience, efficiency and sustainability across its UK dairy supply chain.
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NewsFDA seeks industry input on stricter gluten labelling transparency
FDA seeks industry input on gluten labelling to protect coeliac consumers and improve transparency across US packaged food markets worldwide.
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NewsGlobal water bankruptcy declared as UN warns food systems at risk
UN report warns irreversible water losses threaten global food systems, urging governments to reset policy before shortages destabilise agriculture and markets.
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NewsFDA warns of botulism risk as recalled canned tuna 'inadvertently' returns to US shelves
The FDA has issued a fresh warning after recalled canned tuna linked to botulism risk was accidentally redistributed to US retailers.