Cross‑industry food waste coalition targets 30M meals a year by 2028
Five major supermarkets have rolled out a joint fundraising campaign, as the food industry partners up to transport food to redistribution charities for the first time.
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Unilever faces defamation suit from former Ben & Jerry’s chair
Anuradha Mittal has filed a defamation claim against Unilever and its demerged ice cream arm, Magnum, intensifying a long-running dispute over Ben & Jerry’s independence.
UK M&A activity trends
M&A activity in the UK remained resilient despite testing times, data collated by corporate finance house Oghma Partners reveals.
Finsbury Food Group launches cake ‘bento boxes’
The baking manufacturer has rolled out a new, limited edition celebration cake offering that taps into the rising trend of bento cakes.
Ground-breaking gene atlas could lead to healthier, climate-resistant oats
A coalition of plant scientists are cataloguing the diversity of oats and their wild relatives, examining the genetic makeup of 33 common oat types and mapping more than nine thousand in detail.
Labour’s HFSS pivot – what’s actually changing?
With just months to go before promotional deals are banned on products classed as high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), what does Labour’s pledge to repeal the rules mean for food manufacturers?
Less healthy food rules slash HFSS sales by 2 million per day
The findings of the first independent evaluation of HFSS legislation show a marked reduction in purchases since the rules were put in place.
How Japanese flavours are shaping the UK food scene
Japanese-inspired food has recently taken the UK by storm, with the likes of Takoyaki (octopus balls) and ramen noodles becoming popular dishes, the rise of flavours such as matcha and yuzu, and of course the launch of that viral dessert sandwich from M&S.
Food prices continue to climb
The Labour Government have come under fire following an unexpected rise in inflation, with several food and drink commodities hitting double digits.
Food and drink inflation shoots up
Overall inflation has remained steady but there has been a significant rise in food and non-alcoholic drink price inflation.