All UK & Ireland articles – Page 10
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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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ArticleThe measurable impact of AI on food safety
Go beyond the hype of AI in food safety. This deep dive reveals where the real, immediate ROI lies: in automating compliance and unlocking the power of your existing data.
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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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NewsFSA and BBSRC inject £650k into research network to tackle future food safety risks
The partnership with BBSRC and the Quadram Institute will focus on emerging threats like novel proteins, climate change and evolving production methods.
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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.
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NewsFour arrested on suspicion of fraud in counterfeit rice investigation
Four arrested as part of food crime investigation uncovering counterfeit basmati rice, as the FSA steps up action against food fraud in the UK.
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NewsLidl dethrones Aldi as UK’s cheapest supermarket in July price battle
Aldi loses cheapest supermarket title after 20 months as Lidl takes the lead in Which?’s July grocery price analysis.
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NewsTesco launches limited-edition birthday cake sandwich in meal deal
Tesco’s Victoria sponge-inspired birthday cake sandwich hits 1,000 stores for four weeks as part of its meal deal offer.
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NewsUK pork gains access to Mexican market in £19m export deal
Twelve UK pork processing sites gain approval to export to Mexico in a £19 million deal following eight years of trade negotiations.
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Lidl recalls chicken product following milk allergen labelling oversight
Lidl recalls its Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks after failing to clearly emphasise the milk allergen in bold on the label.
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NewsFrom the floor of IAFP 2025: AI moves beyond hype to deliver concrete food safety solutions
At IAFP 2025, AI was no longer a future concept. Speakers from Ecolab, Creme Global, Chick-fil-A and the FDA shared real-world examples of AI driving improvements in compliance, data integration and risk mitigation across the food supply chain.
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NewsWin-Win secures £3m to expand cocoa-free chocolate alternative in Europe
Win-Win raises £3 million to scale its sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative across the UK and key European markets.
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Tesco recalls three meal deal items over Salmonella contamination fears
Tesco recalls chilled pasta salads after detecting Salmonella in routine tests, warning customers not to eat affected items.
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ArticleEngineering compliance: ingredient innovation driving the future of non-HFSS products
ChemBizR Senior Analyst Shivani Nainwal explores how bold ingredient innovation is driving HFSS-compliant food reformulation in the UK, transforming products and helping shape a healthier future ahead of the January 2026 deadline.
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NewsWaitrose recalls Indian Takeaway for 2 over undeclared sesame and soya allergens
Waitrose and Partners is recalling its Indian Takeaway for 2 packs after some were mispacked with spring rolls containing undeclared sesame and soya.
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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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NewsProfessor Robin May steps down as FSA Chief Scientific Adviser after five years
Professor Robin May will step down as the FSA’s Chief Scientific Adviser in September to become Interim Chief Scientific Officer at the UK Health Security Agency.
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NewsNew FSA campaign warns parents: Don’t give slushies containing glycerol to under-7s
New FSA campaign warns parents to avoid giving children under 7 slushies with glycerol this summer amid growing health concerns.
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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.