All UK & Ireland articles – Page 3
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NewsMcDonald’s and KFC criticised by NGO coalition over stalled chicken welfare reforms
Animal welfare groups accuse fast-food giants of failing to deliver chicken welfare improvements as European Chicken Commitment reforms approach a decisive stage.
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NewsFour people charged by CPS after NFCU smoked salmon fraud investigation
Four people have been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service following an FSA National Food Crime Unit investigation into alleged misrepresentation of Scottish smoked salmon.
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NewsTufts University and Good Food Institute rescue cultivated meat lines for open industry use
Tufts University and the Good Food Institute are salvaging cell lines from closed startups to accelerate scalable cultivated meat development worldwide.
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Nestlé issues infant formula advisory information following global recall linked to cereulide risk
Nestlé has issued an infant formula advisory after a global recall, outlining a potential cereulide risk and guidance for parents and caregivers.
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group completes acquisition of Greencore Bristol sauces and soups site
Acquisition bolsters Compleat’s chilled sauces and soups scale after CMA clearance, securing jobs and strengthening competition following Greencore-Bakkavor deal completion.
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NewsFSA launches new food supplement safety guidance as January health kick boosts demand
The FSA has published new safety guidance to help consumers buy and use food supplements as demand increases during the January health kick.
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NewsGovernment targets higher UK animal welfare standards with 2032 caged egg phase-out
Ministers launch farming consultations to phase out all British caged eggs by 2032 and introduce stricter animal welfare standards for lambs.
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OpinionFood fraud 2026 and beyond: new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe.
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NewsNestlé recalls several SMA infant formula products over cereulide toxin risk
Nestlé’s precautionary UK recall spans multiple SMA infant formula products after a potential cereulide toxin was identified in specific batches.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Nutrient Dense range amid UK nutrient gaps and GLP-1 uptake
Marks & Spencer launches a nutrient-dense range responding to UK nutrient gaps and changing eating habits driven by GLP-1 uptake.
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NewsUK junk food advertising ban comes into force
The new UK ban on junk food advertising before 9pm and online targets childhood obesity and forces change across food marketing.
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NewsFSA highlights widespread Christmas food safety mistakes and how to avoid them
New FSA research exposes risky festive kitchen habits and sets out practical food safety steps to protect diners this Christmas.
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NewsTesco recalls Free From Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes over undeclared milk allergen risk
Tesco is recalling Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes after undeclared milk was identified, posing a risk to allergy sufferers.
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NewsMorrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition on a landmark licensing deal, launching 53 high-protein products including the UK’s first GLP-1 friendly supermarket ready meals.
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ArticleA Food Safety Carol: the reckoning of CD Screege
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this fictional narrative follows a global food executive forced to confront the human cost of his decisions. Drawing on real world failures and insights from Dr Darin Detwiler and international food safety leaders, the story explores how culture, leadership and risk shape outcomes across the ...
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NewsGovernment launches new farming board to put growers at heart of UK food policy
New Farming and Food Partnership Board aims to boost productivity, profitability and UK food security through closer collaboration across the supply chain.
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InterviewTurning sustainability into value: the digital roadmap for climate-smart dairy
Balancing productivity, profitability and environmental impact is one of dairy’s biggest challenges. In this Q&A, David Nickell, Global VP Sustainability and Business Solutions and Head of Sustell™ at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, explains how data-driven farming, real-time insights and value-chain collaboration can reduce methane emissions, unlock new revenue streams ...
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NewsGreencore clears final CMA hurdle to seal £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition
Watchdog approval clears path for Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition after chilled sauces concerns resolved through Bristol site divestment.
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NewsFSA issues food safety warning urging allergy sufferers to avoid Dubai-style chocolate
The regulator urges caution as some Dubai-style chocolate lacks allergen labelling amid festive demand and TikTok-driven popularity.
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Aldi issues Christmas food recall as mozzarella sticks pulled over undeclared egg allergen
Aldi has pulled its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets after an undeclared egg allergen was found, marking its second Christmas food recall.