Aldi makes announcement that will impact shoppers across the UK
Britain's fourth largest supermarket Aldi has confirmed that it will be closing all of its stores on Boxing Day.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key driver of food insecurity, says UK
Justin Addison, UK Delegation to the OSCE, has shared his belief that Russia’s attack on Ukraine is one of the main drivers of current food insecurity.
FDA seeks to revoke brominated vegetable oil regulation
The FDA has proposed a rule to revoke regulation that allows the use of brominated vegetable oil in food based on data and remaining “unresolved safety questions”.
Recall Roundup: Salmonella and choking hazards
In this week’s Recall Roundup, we look at food recalls from the UK and US including Toxic Waste Slime Lickers being taken from shelves due to the possibility of them being a choking hazard.
Hong Kong urged to lift Japanese seafood import bans
After G7 appealed for an “immediate repeal” of import bans on Japanese seafood products, a Japanese diplomat has urged the city government to relax Fukushima restrictions in the interest of Japanese businesses
Red Tractor halts new standards pending NFU governance review
In response to apprehensions among farmers, the UK's Red Tractor food assurance scheme has delayed the introduction of new standards and modules until the conclusion of the NFU's governance review.
Four million UK school children start the day hungry, Arla reveals
An Arla report has uncovered that the UK could have a shortfall of nearly half a million doctors and nurses by 2043 if child hunger is not addressed.
Retailer observes surge in health-conscious shopping habits
According to data from a UK supermarket giant, 3.3 million Tesco consumers purchased at least 10 percent more healthy products last year.
Global food chains under wastewater colour threat, study claims
Researchers have claimed that synthetic dyes making their way into wastewater can cause "ecological and human health threats".
Can simple diet swaps save the planet?
A team of researchers in the US have revealed a number of simple diet changes that can cut carbon emissions.
CEO of Tesco steps down
After a 33-year long career with the retail giant, including six years as its CEO, Jason Tarry has decided to step down from his role at Tesco.
Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes spotlight
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US involving Listeria monocytogenes.
How environmentally conscious are consumers in the UK?
The latest Tetra Pak Index has revealed that UK consumers are now “actively considering the environment alongside their individual health when buying food”.
Unilever announces internal leadership changes
Global manufacturer Unilever has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer and has shared that its President of Nutrition has stepped down from the role.
Mars researchers share low-calorie sugar substitute breakthrough
A scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitutes has been discovered by Mars researchers.
