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US to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr revealed that petroleum-based synthetic food dyes will no longer be used in the US.
UK shoppers can no longer buy dark chocolate Toblerone bars
Confectionary company Mondelēz International has discontinued the dark chocolate version of its popular Toblerone bar in the UK.
Birds Eye rolls out new solar-powered refrigerated trailers
In partnership with European logistics firm DFDS and UK refrigeration specialist Sunswap, Birds Eye launched new trailers featuring roof-mounted solar panels.
Warburtons crumpets are back in production
With the recent carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage meaning Warburtons had to suspend the production of crumpets, the company has now announced it is bringing crumpets back to the shelves. It was recently announced that British baking firm Warburtons had to suspend...
Meat, fish and poultry see continued growth
The latest meat, fish and poultry (MFP) market update from Kantar Worldpanel, covering the 12 weeks to 17th June, finds value and volume sales are in growth across all categories including fish. The recent weather is helping grocers, and the supermarkets are in...
It’s time to enter products into the UK Sausage Week competition
The annual UK Sausage Week campaign is back with a banger from 29th October to 4th November 2018 and industry is being encouraged to enter products into the campaign's competition. UK Sausage Week’s proceedings traditionally kick-off with the competition which serves...
Government publishes plan for independent fisheries policy
The Government is offering some clarification on how fisheries will be managed after Brexit through a new White Paper – Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations. The document outlines how powers to be proposed in the Fisheries Bill should grant the UK full control...
Three confectioners have online adverts banned
Complaints have been upheld against Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies for advertising high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) products to children online. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) claims the confectionary companies broke the rules against directing adverts for...
Anglia Crown sold in management buyout
Prepared meal manufacturer Anglia Crown ltd has been acquired from previous owners Bakkavor in which the management buyout was led by Paul Howell and Andrew Lone. New company directors Howell and Lone have taken ownership of the company with a view to positioning the...
Campden BRI to reduce CO2 in packed foods
With a shortage of food grade carbon dioxide (CO2) currently impacting on food production, Campden BRI has launched a project exploring the effects of reducing CO2 concentration in modified atmosphere packed (MAP) foods. The project will investigate the effects of...
Tesco and Carrefour announce alliance
Tesco and French retailer Carrefour have announced their intention to enter into a long-term, ‘strategic’ alliance and is said to cover the strategic relationship with global suppliers. The alliance is also covers the joint purchasing of own brand products and goods...
Government urged to make Red Tractor the ‘flagship’ of British food
Red Tractor Assurance believes the Government should capitalise on growing demand for safe, traceable food, in international markets by using its assurance scheme as a key selling point. That’s according to Red Tractor chief executive Jim Moseley who has told the EFRA...
Warburtons to suspend crumpet production due to CO2 shortage
It has been confirmed that British baking firm Warburtons has had to suspend production of its crumpets at a number of bakeries until CO2 supply returns to normal. Crumpets are a product affected by the recent CO2 shortage due to a lack of gas available for packaging....
2 Sisters unveils major investment into Scottish plant
Following funding from the Government's Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Grant Scheme, the 2 Sisters Coupar Angus plant has announced at least 250 new roles have been created. More than 250 new jobs will be created as a result, and the business can now...
Plastic free supermarket aisle predicts changes in retail
With plastic reduction currently a hot topic in food, a mobile supermarket aisle stocked exclusively with plastic-free products is set to tour Europe. The mobile aisle offers an idea of what the retailers of the future could look like and is currently on display at a...
Waitrose announces the disposal of stores
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the next phase of its future strategy, and confirmed that five Waitrose stores will be closing. The next phase of its strategy is designed to develop and strengthen the whole business. The reason behind the closures is said to...
John McMullen promoted to European CEO of Baxters Food Group
Baxters Food Group has promoted John McMullen to the role of CEO for its European Strategic Business Unit following his appointment as interim CEO in November 2017. With 25 years’ experience in the food and drink sector, John is said to bring a wealth of knowledge to...
Britain’s grocery sector sees two years of growth
According to the latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, Britain’s grocery sector has now witnessed two years of continuous growth. Published for the 12 weeks to 17 June 2018, the data shows that supermarket sales have risen for 25 consecutive...
New measures announced to halve childhood obesity by 2030
Part two of the Government’s childhood obesity plan has been announced, which hopes to halve the number of obese children by 2030. The details have been unveiled by Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Building on the first chapter of the childhood obesity...
GMB calls on Government to intervene in CO2 shortage
GMB, the energy union, is calling on the Government to intervene in the CO2 supply chain concern to protect UK interests. A shortage in food-grade carbon dioxide is currently causing issues for the UK food and drink industry. GMB has said that the CO2 supply news is...
View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2026 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Friday 12th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
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