The ‘world’s first’ date-based soft drink comes to the UK
The ‘world’s first’ date-based soft drink is making its way from Saudi Arabia to British shores, with the beverage launching in UK stores from May.
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Scones the most searched for British treat overseas
Scones are the most searched for British treat by people overseas, according to research based on Google search data.
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Government to take ‘light tough’ approach to border controls
The UK Government plans to take a ‘light touch’ approach to post-Brexit checks on food in a bid to avoid red tape and bureaucracy, according to the exports minister.
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Manufacturers remain optimistic in the face of cost pressures
More than two thirds (68%) of food and drink businesses are optimistic about future growth, despite costs continuing to be a significant challenge, according to a survey by accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael.
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New boss at baked bean giant Kraft Heinz
Sauces and tinned vegetables giant Kraft Heinz has announced the appointment of Carlos Abrams-Rivera as its new chief executive, effective from 1 January 2024.
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PepsiCo powers British potato fleet with used vegetable oil
PepsiCo is to power its trucks transporting potatoes from British farms to its home in Leicester with used cooking oil in a bid to save 2,650 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually.
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Danone UK boss calls for higher taxes on HFSS foods
The UK government should consider raising taxes on foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), according to Danone UK & Ireland president James Mayer.
Kerry Group to offload Sweet Ingredients business in £443m deal
Kerry Group has announced plans to sell the trade and assets of its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to IRCA for a consideration of €500m (£443m).
Paper-based biosensors detect rotten meat
Researchers at the Shih Microfluidics Lab have developed a disposable, paper-based synthetic biosensor that can quickly detect rotten meat.