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NFU Scotland urges Government to increase agriculture investment
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has urged Government to use the 2026-27 Budget to deliver an increase in investment in agriculture.
Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova approved by European Commission
Mars Incorporated has received unconditional regulatory approval from the European Commission for its acquisition of Kellanova.
Nestlé reclassifies Toffee Crisp coating as “chocolate flavoured”
Global manufacturer Nestlé has reformulated its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars, with the products now described as being covered in a “milk chocolate flavour coating”.
Confidence “fragile” after Budget as food sales growth slows
The British Retail Consortium has reported that UK Black Friday sales were “dampened by pre-Budget jitters”, as food sales were below the 12-month average growth.
FSA appoints Chief Scientific Advisor
During a board meeting, the Food Standards Agency appointed Professor Ian Young as its Chief Scientific Advisor in a part-time capacity.
MP hears from plant-based producer on food industry challenges
Plant-based alternative producer Vion has met with local MP Kevin McKenna and the Provision Trade Federation to share its views on the challenges facing the food industry.
Magnum Ice Cream Company listed as it completes Unilever demerger
Ice cream producer the Magnum Ice Cream Company has been listed in London, Amsterdam and New York, as producer Glacier finds the European ice cream market worth €18.7 billion.
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