All UK & Ireland articles
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NewsWRAP urges governments to prioritise food waste at COP31
Global NGO WRAP is pressing world leaders at COP31 to accelerate food waste prevention, arguing that tackling the one billion tonnes of food lost or wasted annually could deliver significant climate, economic and food security benefits.
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NewsMeatly moves to Imperial College site ahead of 2027 production launch
Cultivated meat company Meatly has relocated to Imperial College London’s Grapht Works manufacturing facility in West London, as it prepares to launch large-scale production operations in 2027.
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NewsUK and EU reach landmark post-Brexit food trade agreement
A draft UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement could remove most post-Brexit border checks on food and agricultural products, delivering an estimated £5.1 billion in annual economic benefits for businesses.
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NewsTesco launches nutrient-dense Plentifuel chilled meals range
Tesco has unveiled Plentifuel, a new range of chilled meals developed with nutritionists to deliver high protein, fibre and essential micronutrients in convenient 300g portions for £3.
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NewsUK agrifood network tackles antimicrobial resistance with £54m UKRI funding
A newly funded UK research network is bringing together farmers, vets, industry and policymakers to address one of the most pressing challenges facing food production - antimicrobial resistance in agrifood systems.
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NewsNew violet blue light treatment targets Campylobacter on raw chicken
Researchers at the University of Reading have demonstrated that violet-blue photodynamic inactivation can eliminate all tested strains of Campylobacter.
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NewsBritish Nutrition Foundation calls for stronger food education policy in UK schools
The new white paper says food education is being overlooked in curriculum, public health and sustainability policy, and makes eight recommendations for change.
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NewsTesco anchors £20m Bramble Fund to drive UK food innovation
Tesco has anchored a new £20 million fund, called Bramble Fund I, forming a joint innovation board to identify, test and scale food system technologies across the retailer’s supply chain.
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NewsUK dairy industry sets bold new sustainability targets
The UK dairy processing sector has launched a new suite of sustainability targets covering climate, energy, water and packaging, building on significant progress made since the Dairy Roadmap was established in 2008.
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NewsOver 200 tonnes of unsafe food seized at UK border
More than 208 tonnes of unsafe food have been intercepted at the UK border by the Ashford Port Health Authority since November 2024.
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NewsIllegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
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ReportScaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods: inside the industrial reality of food innovation
New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. This report explores how to turn promising science into industrial reality.
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NewsFSA report highlights future food technologies set to reshape UK diets by 2035
FSA and FSS report identifies emerging food technologies likely to reach UK consumers within a decade, signalling regulatory priorities ahead.
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NewsAston University and Mondelēz launch flavour filtration research partnership
New research partnership aims to develop membrane filtration technologies that enhance flavours, aromas and nutrients in food products.
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NewsCounterfeit wine and prosecco worth £500k seized in NFCU alcohol fraud investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit seizes 67,000 counterfeit bottles and arrests suspect in major operation targeting fraudulent wine imports.
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NewsDefra urges food and farming businesses to prepare for EU SPS trade deal
UK Government urges food and farming businesses to prepare for UK-EU SPS agreement aimed at cutting red tape and boosting trade.
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NewsNSF launches tiered UK food auditing service to support hygiene compliance
NSF unveils three-tier auditing programme to help UK hospitality and retail operators improve hygiene, manage risk and meet evolving regulations.
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NewsEU agrees ban on dozens of meaty names for plant-based foods
EU negotiators agree restrictions on animal-related names for plant-based foods, preserving “burger” and “sausage” but banning dozens of others.
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on statutory guidance to improve allergy safety in schools
Proposals would require schools to stock adrenaline injectors, train staff and implement allergy policies, strengthening safety across the school food system.
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OpinionThe US–Iran conflict: the latest stress test for UK food security
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the impact of the evolving war in the middle east to UK food security, reaffirming his belief that urgent policy action is needed to prioritise the longevity of our food system.