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Illegal bushmeat seized in London as NFCU makes arrest in food crime crackdown
Officers from the National Food Crime Unit have seized 11kg of illegal bushmeat in south-east London during a joint operation with the Metropolitan Police Service, as investigations continue into the illicit meat trade and its potential risks to consumers.
Unilever Foods and McCormick combine to create $65bn global food giant
Unilever will combine its Foods business with McCormick, creating a $20bn global food company spanning spices, sauces, seasonings and condiments.
Thousands of pizza and focaccia breads recalled in US over metal contamination
Bakkavor recalls thousands of pizza and focaccia products across 10 US states after ingredient contamination raises potential risk of metal fragments.
Nestlé and United Nations University launch global academy to strengthen sustainable food systems expertise
Nestlé and the United Nations University establish World Food Academy to strengthen sustainable food systems knowledge and skills worldwide.
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GFSI launches updated framework to strengthen global food safety culture
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FSA unveils plan to modernise UK food regulation system
Food Standards Agency sets out reforms to strengthen oversight, adapt regulation to changing food businesses and improve consumer transparency.
Nestlé-backed AI pilot cuts food waste and redistributes nearly 500,000 meals
Nestlé-backed AI pilot identifies surplus food in real time, helping manufacturers cut waste and redistribute nearly 500,000 meals.
M&S reformulates cereals with natural ingredients and reduced sugar
Marks & Spencer revamps cereals using whole ingredients and natural sweetness, cutting sugar while expanding healthier breakfast options.
Huel to be acquired by Danone in €1bn complete nutrition deal
Danone agrees deal to acquire UK complete nutrition brand Huel, strengthening its functional nutrition portfolio and supporting global growth.
Wheat bran breakthrough unlocks plant-based gel food applications
KTH research transforms wheat bran into plant-based hydrogels, offering new texture solutions and value streams for food manufacturers globally.
Illegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
Mars Canada boosts production capacity and cuts energy use with $180m investment
Mars Canada completes $180m investment across four Ontario facilities, delivering capacity gains, energy reductions and modernised manufacturing operations.
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages achieves global water stewardship certification across all bottling sites
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages becomes first in food and beverage industry to secure 100 percent Alliance for Water Stewardship certification, advancing water resilience through global partnerships and regeneration projects.
Detecting trace pathogen levels does not always mean health risk, study finds
Researchers warn ultra-sensitive pathogen tests may trigger unnecessary recalls and food waste despite trace detections posing limited health risk.
FSA report highlights future food technologies set to reshape UK diets by 2035
FSA and FSS report identifies emerging food technologies likely to reach UK consumers within a decade, signalling regulatory priorities ahead.
Heineken launches 0.0 Ultimate alcohol-free beer with zero calories and zero sugar
Heineken expands its alcohol-free portfolio with Heineken 0.0 Ultimate, a zero alcohol, zero calorie and zero sugar beer.
Aston University and Mondelēz launch flavour filtration research partnership
New research partnership aims to develop membrane filtration technologies that enhance flavours, aromas and nutrients in food products.
Counterfeit wine and prosecco worth £500k seized in NFCU alcohol fraud investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit seizes 67,000 counterfeit bottles and arrests suspect in major operation targeting fraudulent wine imports.
Melt&Marble secures US self-affirmed GRAS status for fermented fat ingredient
The regulatory milestone clears the path for US sales of precision-fermented fat designed for meat, dairy, confectionery and bakery applications.
European Commission launches AI TraceMap tool to combat food fraud and outbreaks
The AI-powered TraceMap platform aims to speed detection of food fraud, contamination and outbreaks across EU agri-food supply chains.
Mondelēz advances sustainable packaging goals with Cadbury Easter range
The Cadbury Easter packaging adopts recycled plastic and recyclable materials, marking another step towards reducing virgin plastic across seasonal confectionery ranges.
Defra urges food and farming businesses to prepare for EU SPS trade deal
UK Government urges food and farming businesses to prepare for UK-EU SPS agreement aimed at cutting red tape and boosting trade.
NSF launches tiered UK food auditing service to support hygiene compliance
NSF unveils three-tier auditing programme to help UK hospitality and retail operators improve hygiene, manage risk and meet evolving regulations.
Over 100 unreviewed chemicals found in everyday US foods, study reveals
EWG analysis uncovers more than 100 unreviewed chemicals in US food products, raising concerns over FDA oversight and the GRAS loophole.