Unilever to acquire Yasso in the US
Unilever has entered into an agreement to acquire premium Greek frozen yoghurt brand Yasso Holdings Inc in the US.
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Asda and Sainsbury’s scolded for “unlawful” land agreements
The CMA has told supermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury’s to not block land from being used by rival stores.
Consumers found to prioritise price over health when food shopping
According to latest research, when healthy buying incentives are removed from food products, consumers choose price over health when shopping.
Researchers create “real-time” spoilage alert sensor
A team of scientists at Koç University have created a “revolutionary” sensor that they claim enables real-time spoilage alerts on food.
Waitrose cuts prices of over 200 products
UK supermarket Waitrose has cut the price of various products including consumer favourites such as meat, bread and ice cream.
How can seaweed farming help tackle global food insecurity?
According to researchers, some farmers could shift their focus from land to sea to combat hunger, malnutrition and climate change.
UK President of Danone urges higher taxes on unhealthy food
Boss of Danone calls for “meaningful intervention from the government” to improve the health profile of food products in the UK.
Operators call for suppliers to support Hospitality Rising’s campaign
Operators are calling on more food suppliers to get involved in an initiative to help solve staff shortages in the hospitality sector.
Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens
This Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred due to incorrect allergen labelling in the US and UK.
FSA unveils updated Code of Practice
The Food Standards Agency has released an updated Code of Practice that focuses on inspection efforts for higher risk food businesses.
British Lion enhances its Code of Practise for eggs
British Lion has launched version eight of its Code Of Practise, incorporating the latest scientific and veterinary advice so that eggs can be produced to the “highest standard” of food safety.
Why are Brits overlooking a career in baking?
Although 31 percent of Brits consider themselves “expert bakers”, a new survey has revealed that 67 percent wouldn’t consider a career in the baking sector.
PepsiCo makes its biggest investment in 25 years
PepsiCo has invested £58 million into the Walkers manufacturing site in Leicester to make sustainable improvements.
Extreme weather poses threat to wheat crops in US and China
According to a study, wheat-producing areas in the US and China are threatened by the increasingly likelihood of extreme weather.
Chemical in sweetener “genotoxic”, says research
According to latest research, a chemical formed when we digest sucralose, a widely used sweetener, is “genotoxic”.
