UK urged to act on microplastics or risk falling behind
Leading scientists call for urgent national strategy as UK lags behind global efforts to tackle microplastic and chemical pollution threats.
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Allergen management in the food industry: key insights at the Allergy Companions conference
Explore key insights on allergen management at the Allergy Companions Conference on 29th May. Learn from industry leaders about the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in allergen safety to improve food services and consumer trust.
Lunchables reinvents PB&J with new no-thaw crustless snack
New Lunchables PB&J reinvents the iconic US children’s snack with a convenient, mess-free, dippable format ready straight from the fridge.
Vertical farming could be key to future protein supply
New research shows vertical farming can deliver high-protein yields while cutting environmental impact, offering real potential for urban food security.
DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo in £2.9bn deal
US-based DoorDash will acquire Deliveroo in a £2.9 billion deal, expanding its global reach across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Co-op issues apology after cyberattack exposes “significant” amount of customer data
Co-op apologises after hackers access personal data of past and current members, though no financial details or passwords were compromised.
Recall Roundup: Asda, Trader Joe’s and glass contamination
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (25 April-1 May 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
FDA approves sale of gene-edited pigs in the US
FDA approves commercial sale of gene-edited pigs in the US, offering a breakthrough in disease-resistant livestock following UK breakthrough.
Tesco improves chicken welfare with £50m farming boost
Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
Mars unwraps 2025 Halloween candy line-up early
Mars reveals 2025 Halloween range and consumer trends, with Gen Z driving early celebrations and demand for themed, fruity and chocolate treats.
BlueNalu expands partnership with Birds Eye owners for UK cultivated seafood launch
BlueNalu strengthens partnership with Birds Eye owners Nomad Foods to bring sustainable, premium cell-cultivated seafood to UK market.
YouTube stars shake up iced coffee market with Rodd’s
YouTubers WillNE and James Marriott launch their new iced coffee brand, Rodd’s, in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
Asda recalls chicken slices over date labelling error
Asda issues urgent recall of chicken slices with incorrect use-by date, urging customers to return affected packs for a refund.
Food industry progress stalled by outdated tech, warns TraceGains
New TraceGains report reveals majority of food and beverage firms still rely on outdated systems despite digital transformation urgency.
UK animal product imports undermine welfare standards, report finds
New report finds 95 percent of the UK's current or potential trade partners have lower animal welfare standards, prompting calls for urgent government action.
