Ingredient supplier ofi exceeds climate and living income milestones, reinforcing long-term cocoa supply chain resilience for food manufacturers. The global ingredients supplier Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) has surpassed key climate and farmer income milestones in its cocoa supply chain, strengthening efforts to secure the future of cocoa supply chains for food and beverage manufacturers. ofi …
Aldi has pulled its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets after an undeclared egg allergen was found, marking its second Christmas food recall. Aldi has issued a recall of one of the products from its Christmas party food range after discovering an undeclared allergen, prompting the retailer to pull it from sale across England, Scotland …
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Spanish drinks brand García Carrión, has launched the world’s first use of its aseptic paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging. Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Spanish drinks brand García Carrión, has unveiled the first-ever use of its paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging. Tetra Pak has launched the first-ever use of …
New research explores how plant-based diets affect children’s health, revealing heart benefits alongside risks of nutrient deficiencies without careful planning. A major new study has highlighted both the health benefits and risks of plant-based diets for children. Drawing on data from more than 48,000 children and adolescents worldwide, this large meta-analysis is the most comprehensive …
UK doctors warn that heavy energy drink consumption may increase stroke and cardiovascular disease risk, following a BMJ case involving extreme daily caffeine intake. A daily habit of multiple high-caffeine energy drinks may significantly raise stroke risk, UK doctors have warned, after medical professionals at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust reported a case in BMJ …
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS). Reflecting on a year of UPF and HFSS Over the past year, …
European Commission grants final approval for Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition, creating a global snacking powerhouse with nine billion-dollar brands. Mars, Incorporated has secured final, unconditional regulatory approval from the European Commission for its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, allowing the two global snacking businesses to close their long-planned takeover on 11 December 2025. The approval …
Cross-party MPs and Paul McCartney urge EU to drop plant-based naming ban, warning it risks confusion, higher costs and climate progress. A cross-party group of UK MPs has urged the European Commission to reject proposals to ban commonly used terms such as “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based foods, arguing that the move would mislead consumers, …
Scientists in Singapore have developed two natural processing techniques that significantly improve carob flavour, offering manufacturers a climate-resilient alternative to cocoa. Associate Professor Liu Shao Quan (left) and Mr Manfred Ku from the NUS Department of Food Science and Technology developed novel methods to improve the taste of carob-based chocolate alternatives. Credit: NUS Faculty of …
Five alliances representing 160 organisations urge UK ministers to legislate for healthier diets, sustainable farming and long-term food system reform. Five leading food and farming alliances representing more than 160 organisations have urged the UK Government to legislate for a “strong and fair Food Strategy” that secures accountability on health, sustainability and affordability across the …