All UK & Ireland articles – Page 5
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Aldi recalls Christmas chocolate treat over allergy risk as it may contain peanuts
Aldi recalls its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks Christmas chocolate treat after discovering it may contain peanuts, triggering an allergy safety alert.
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NewsUnilever sells Graze to Candy Kittens owner Katjes International
Unilever will sell Graze to Katjes International in a deal placing the healthy snacking brand under the growing Candy Kittens group.
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ArticlePlastic chewing gum: a hidden health threat to young consumers
Despite acknowledgement of the negative environmental impact of discarded gum, impacts on health have largely gone unreported. Here, Cuong Cao from Queen’s University Belfast and founder of Nuud Keir Carnie relay startling study results quantifying the levels of microplastics leached into the body from these polymer gums, highlighting the need ...
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Asda recalls Mini Duck Spring Rolls over incorrect use-by date
Asda has recalled its Mini Duck Spring Rolls nationwide after an incorrect use-by date raised consumer safety concerns.
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ArticleMycotoxins in jam - why Theresa May’s “scrape the mould” method isn’t entirely misguided
The debated topic of what to do with mouldy jam was ignited following an off-hand remark from UK Prime Minister Theresa May several years ago. Finding a surprising lack of research on the matter, Alexandra Schamann and Rudolf Krska now share findings from a recent Austrian study that sheds light ...
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NewsUK extends sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees to curb obesity
The UK will extend its sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees, pushing manufacturers to reformulate products as part of efforts to curb obesity.
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ArticleThe tomato shockwave: how one Panorama story is causing massive shifts in a global supply chain
Food industry shockwaves generated by the Xinjiang-region tomato exposé last year have been significant; but Professor Chris Elliott has wider concerns that no one is talking about…
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NewsMagnum invests £50m to modernise UK’s largest ice cream factory
Magnum Ice Cream Company has announced a £50m upgrade of its Gloucester factory, introducing modernised infrastructure, high-speed production lines and sustainability gains as part of a global supply chain transformation.
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Tesco recalls Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad over undeclared mustard allergen risk
Tesco has recalled a popular Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad after undeclared mustard posed a serious safety risk for allergy sufferers.
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NewsNew systematic review reveals strongest early-life risk factors for childhood obesity
A comprehensive new review of 177 global studies has pinpointed the strongest maternal and infant factors linked to childhood obesity in the first 1,000 days of life, offering insights to guide early prevention strategies.
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NewsAKA Foods secures $17.2 million seed funding to launch world’s first secure AI system for food innovation
AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to launch AKA Studio, a secure AI platform transforming food product formulation. By combining sensory data, R&D insights and intelligent AI assistants, the system accelerates innovation cycles, supports clean-label reformulation, and helps food companies bring healthier, more sustainable products to market ...
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NewsUber Eats partners with Starship to trial autonomous food delivery robots
Uber Eats partners with Starship to launch autonomous delivery robots in the UK, offering faster, low-cost food delivery through next-generation AI technology.
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NewsNestlé invests £28m in Dalston factory to boost instant coffee production
Nestlé has announced a £28 million upgrade to its Dalston factory, boosting instant coffee production capacity, sustainability and workplace efficiency.
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NewsLancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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NewsPremier Foods announces £36m Worksop site investment and new Loyd Grossman deal
Premier Foods will upgrade its Worksop site, bring Loyd Grossman production in-house and extend the brand partnership to 2034.
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NewsTesco urges national farm data framework to safeguard UK food security
Tesco is expanding its environmental baselining programme and urging government action to standardise farm data crucial to long-term food security.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Author's Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable ...
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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ArticleSummerdown – how the ‘peppermint people’ are farming for the future
From mustard to peppermint via holistic sustainability; Ruth Davison reveals the hidden depths of one company’s ambition to facilitate positive change – not just for the planet, but for how we live.
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NewsDiageo invests £5m in Scotland peatland restoration project
Diageo pledges up to £5 million to restore degraded peatlands across Scotland, safeguarding whisky production, biodiversity and water resources.