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PepsiCo introduces prebiotic cola innovation

PepsiCo has unveiled Pepsi® Prebiotic Cola, a groundbreaking product in the traditional cola category, marking a significant innovation after two decades. With a focus...

AWAKE Chocolate closes $8m CAD investment round

pladis Accelerator Programme powers future snacks made from waterlilies and weight loss legumes

New support service to guide cell-cultivated food businesses through UK market authorisation process

Food and drink manufacturers slash salt and sugar in products by almost a third

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

UK food industry faces new regulations aimed at promoting healthier choices

The UK government has announced new measures to tackle obesity, including updates to regulations on foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The...
Health & Safety

Louisiana introduces new law on food ingredients for schools and foodservice

Louisiana has enacted a law that significantly impacts food ingredients in schools, restaurants, and retail spaces. Signed by Governor Jeff Landry on June 20,...

Hershey to phase out synthetic dyes from snacks by 2027

Graphene-based food safety sensor secures €470K in funding for scale-up

Texas legislation requires warning labels on certain food products

USDA explores plan to vaccinate poultry for bird flu amid industry concerns

Production

Production

Support for organic farming conversion opens in Wales

Wales has reintroduced financial assistance for farmers aiming to transition to organic farming, with the launch of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) application window....

French group acquires majority stake in English spirit company

Welsh Government’s HELIX Programme boosts food and drink sector with £676 million impact

Burg Group doubles capacity with palletiser upgrade

Urban Farm-It and Oakland International open innovative mushroom farm

Packaging

Vanguard Vertex acquires cup manufacturer

Vanguard Vertex has acquired TPCC Holdings Limited, which owns subsidiaries The Printed Cup Company and The Paper Cup Company. Vanguard Vertex has acquired 100% of...

The smart choice: make a sustainable impact with PEFC-certified paper packaging

As sustainability becomes a key purchasing factor, PEFC-certified businesses gain a competitive edge by appealing to eco-conscious consumers. By December 2024, over 13,000 PEFC...

What the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive means for food and beverage companies

As part of the EU’s broader commitment to a circular economy and environmental sustainability, the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) aims to reduce the environmental...

CPA and F4SS merge to strengthen support for food and CPG sectors

The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) and the Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions (F4SS) have merged to create a unified platform for contract manufacturers and...

M&S brings recyclable UV-tagged plastic packaging to shelf

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has brought invisible UV tags to the shelf – applying them to its  four-pint milk products. Invisible to consumers, Polytag’s UV...

Supply Chain

innocent Drinks reveals winners of £1m regenerative agriculture fund

Supply Chain
innocent Drinks has revealed the grant recipients of its Farmer Innovation Fund for 2025. Nine winners have been selected to receive financial support for...

US limits on specialty sugar imports face backlash from industry

Supply Chain
The USDA's decision to restrict specialty sugar imports beyond the limits established by international trade agreements has raised significant concerns within the food and...

EU poultry meat imports increase as global trade fluctuates

Supply Chain
The European Union saw a significant rise in poultry meat imports during the first quarter of 2025, with a 13.7% year-on-year increase. This growth,...

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