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New framework signed to tackle child labour in West Africa’s cocoa-growing regions
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and the cocoa industry sign a landmark agreement to combat child labour and improve community welfare.
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IFST and ProFSET host food engineering careers event for students at Mondelēz Bournville site
Over 80 university students visited Mondelēz’s Bournville factory to explore exciting engineering opportunities in the food and drink industry.
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Strawberry-picking robot trialled to tackle UK agricultural labour shortage
A robot designed to quickly harvest and package strawberries has been built in Essex to address the agricultural labour shortage.
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Hershey announce new President of US Confection
The US confectionery company has named Michael Del Pozzo as the successor to Charles Raup, who is retiring from Hershey after 15 years to pursue other executive opportunities.
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Labour shortages bite into US food and beverage industry
The latest report from Expert Market suggests that the US food and beverage industry is facing severe labour shortages.
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Newlat Food S.p.A completes acquisition of Princes Limited
Following the announcement in May 2024 of a £700 million acquisition agreement, Princes Limited has officially been acquired by Newlat Food.
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PepsiCo launches new initiative to support the transformation of agriculture in North America
PepsiCo's Planting Pathways Initiative will aim to provide equitable opportunities for young people and people from various backgrounds to enter the agriculture sector.
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The AIMS manifesto for a modern UK food chain
With the UK general election drawing closer, AIMS’ Jason Aldiss advocates for modernised food regulations, improved technologies, and streamlined oversight to support the UK's meat industry and consumer safety.
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New President of British Soft Drinks Association announced
William Watkins, CEO of Radnor Hills, has been elected as the next President of the British Soft Drinks Association.
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Radnor Hills appoints new Managing Director
Wales’ largest soft drinks producer, Radnor Hills, has announced leadership changes by appointing a new Managing Director.
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Aldi signs £750 million deal with apple grower
Investing in a Kent-based apple grower, discount retailer Aldi has announced that it has signed a £750 million deal with British company AC Goatham & Son.
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Princes Group to be acquired by Newlat Food
In an agreement valued at £700 million, Newlat Food S.p.A intends to acquire the entirety of Princes Group.
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Wendy’s announces new US and International Presidents
As part of efforts to accelerate the company's growth, the Wendy's Company has announced the appointment of two new Presidents.
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Episode 53: A conversation with the FSA Part 1
Emily Miles, Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency sits down with Grace to discuss the critical work the FSA is doing to ensure food safety and shares insights from speaking with other regulatory bodies around the world.
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Episode 52: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 2 with Waleed Nasir and Grant Lang
In the second episode of our ethical sourcing mini podcast series, the New Food team speaks to Cargill and Mozzo Coffee about how both companies are investing in the people behind their chocolate and coffee products.
