All UK & Ireland articles – Page 9
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NewsBRAINR raises record €11m to drive digital transformation in food manufacturing
Lisbon-based startup BRAINR has raised €11 million in a record seed round to digitise food manufacturing. Its cloud platform already manages a quarter of Portugal’s meat production, cutting waste and improving traceability.
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NewsTate & Lyle partners with MassChallenge to scale sustainable food innovation
The ingredient solutions giant is joining forces with MassChallenge to support food start-ups driving healthier, more sustainable innovation in the UK and Switzerland.
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OpinionUnderstanding rising British food prices
Rising UK food prices in 2025 aren’t down to imports or commodities – they’re the result of Labour Government policies hitting working families and the grocery sector. Dr Clive Black unpicks the causes and long-term impact.
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NewsMPs warn illegal meat smuggling crisis risks major disease outbreak
A new EFRA Committee report has said illegal meat smuggling is rising, putting public health, farming and UK food security at risk.
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NewsTesco trials infrared avocado ripeness scanner to cut food waste
Tesco is piloting an infrared avocado scanner in five UK stores, helping shoppers pick perfectly ripe fruit and reduce waste.
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ArticleHeatwaves and supply chains: what the food industry must do to safeguard its future
Academic researchers Saakshi Kumar and Professor Manoj Dora highlight key strategies for the UK’s food producers to lead the way in safeguarding future food supplies.
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ArticleFrom tip-off to convictions: inside the battle against food crime
Professor Chris Elliott gives exclusive sobering insight into the criminal undertakings of trusted food industry actors – highlighting the extensive work that’s necessary to uncover the source of food fraud.
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NewsUK Government moves to ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England
Government unveils plans to restrict high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s, targeting childhood obesity and improving school performance.
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NewsTesco recalls ready meal after undeclared allergens found
Tesco has recalled its Stir Fry Tikka Chicken ready meal after undeclared egg and mustard were discovered in the accompanying sauce sachet.
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NewsLidl smashes 2025 plant-based sales target with nearly 700 percent growth
Lidl GB has already surpassed its 2025 plant-based sales target, with sales up 694 percent as flexitarian demand reshapes shopper choices.
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NewsArla launches Cultura range to boost UK gut health market
Arla Cultura launches in the UK, offering lactose-free, gut-health dairy products with probiotics, vitamins, and fibre for daily nutrition.
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NewsFSA opens consultation to authorise the UK's first CBD food products
The 12-week consultation, running until 20 November, aims to establish the first regulatory pathway for UK CBD food products.
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ArticleTrading away our food security: the collapse of Britain’s bioethanol industry exposes a national vulnerability
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the collapse of the UK’s bioethanol industry is not just an energy issue but a direct threat to national food security. Exposing the trade-offs made in the UK–US deal, he explains how government policy has undermined farmers, destabilised supply chains and left Britain dangerously reliant ...
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NewsKeurig Dr Pepper announces $18bn acquisition of JDE Peet’s
Keurig Dr Pepper is acquiring JDE Peet’s for $18bn and will create two independent companies. The move underscores the importance of supply chain focus and portfolio strategy in the global coffee and beverage sector.
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NewsBaby food industry given 18 months by UK Government to cut sugar and salt
Manufacturers have 18 months under new UK guidelines to cut sugar and salt in baby food and improve labelling.
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NewsLidl launches Live Well logo to highlight healthy, sustainable products
Lidl GB launches Live Well logo, helping shoppers quickly identify own-label products that are both healthier and environmentally sustainable.
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ArticleWhy the Walls ice cream recall is a wake-up call for food safety
When a labelling error forced Walls to recall thousands of ice creams, supply chains were disrupted and the incident attracted widespread attention across the UK. In this article, Pete Gillett of Marketpoint Recall explains the key lessons in food recall management and how smart preparation can help brands prevent costly ...
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NewsYoung people face constant HFSS junk food marketing on social media
A new Cancer Research UK survey warns that young people face constant HFSS junk food marketing on social media, fuelling obesity and increasing future cancer risk.
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Cranswick apologises for ‘lapse in standards’ after pig abuse footage surfaces at second farm
Cranswick has apologised after historic footage emerged from a second Lincolnshire farm it owns, showing severe pig abuse and mistreatment.
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NewsFarmfoods recalls chicken curry ready meal over undeclared prawns
Farmfoods is recalling its Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry after prawns were found in packs, posing serious risk to allergy sufferers.