Bourbon giant pauses output at flagship site as tariffs, oversupply and falling alcohol demand pressure US whiskey industry. Jim Beam is shutting down bourbon production at its main Kentucky distillery for the whole of 2026, as the US whiskey sector grapples with trade uncertainty, excess inventory and declining alcohol consumption. The bourbon maker will close …
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition on a landmark licensing deal, launching 53 high-protein products including the UK’s first GLP-1 friendly supermarket ready meals. Morrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range, designed to support consumers using weight-loss medications. Credit: Shutterstock Morrisons will become the first UK supermarket to launch a dedicated range of …
Long-term Swedish research suggests eating full-fat cheese and cream may be associated with lower dementia risk, challenging established dietary advice. While the findings do not prove cause and effect, they suggest a significant association between certain high-fat dairy products and brain health. A major long-term study has linked higher consumption of full-fat cheese and cream …
New study shows fungi grown on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets and reduce nutrient deficiency risks. Illustrative image: fungal mycelium protein was tested in proof-of-concept plant-based patties and sausages. Fungi grown on plant processing remnants can produce a high-quality protein suitable for fortifying vegan and vegetarian diets, according to new research …
Nestlé expands its maternal nutrition solutions through the Materna range, offering science-led staged support from pre-conception to post-birth recovery. Nestlé has expanded its Materna range, strengthening its maternal nutrition solutions with a staged approach designed to support women’s health from pre-conception through pregnancy and post-partum recovery. Building on the launch of Materna Expert Preconception Support …
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this fictional narrative follows a global food executive forced to confront the human cost of his decisions. Drawing on real world failures and insights from Dr Darin Detwiler and international food safety leaders, the story explores how culture, leadership and risk shape outcomes across the food system. This holiday story …
New Farming and Food Partnership Board aims to boost productivity, profitability and UK food security through closer collaboration across the supply chain. The UK Government has launched the Farming and Food Partnership Board to reset the relationship between growers, the food industry and policymakers, as pressure on farm profitability and food security intensifies. Bringing together …
Balancing productivity, profitability and environmental impact is one of dairy’s biggest challenges. In this Q&A, David Nickell, Global VP Sustainability and Business Solutions and Head of Sustell™ at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, explains how data-driven farming, real-time insights and value-chain collaboration can reduce methane emissions, unlock new revenue streams and future-proof dairy businesses. The …
The landmark $2.3bn deal hands Asahi control of East Africa’s biggest brewer, while securing long-term Guinness and spirits licences. Diageo has agreed to sell its 65 percent shareholding stake in East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Group for $2.3bn, marking the largest investment by a major Japanese brewing group in an African alcoholic …
The regulator urges caution as some Dubai-style chocolate lacks allergen labelling amid festive demand and TikTok-driven popularity. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a precautionary warning advising people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate after identifying products that fail to meet UK food safety and labelling standards. The warning, issued earlier this year …