Chinese pork prices surge to new high prompting authorities to act Pork costs in China, the world’s biggest consumer, rose an average of 22.5% last month The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022
Heinz ordered to change ketchup labels following Queen's death The iconic ketchup branding will have to be updated Liverpool Echo · Sep 13, 2022
Heinz ketchup forced to change iconic sauce bottles following death of the Queen Food and drink brands including Heinz, Twinings, Gordon's, Bollinger and more have to remove the Royal Warrants on their products and reapply to King Charles III Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022
New Zealand food inflation highest for 13 years as vegetables and dairy drive prices Grocery costs rose 8.3% in August, figures show, thanks to a 6.7% rise in eggs last month and a 15% surge in fruit and vegetables The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2022
EU set to save Christmas supply of pigs in blankets and gammon Fewer animals are being reared on British farms due to soaring costs, so retailers are turning to the continent Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022
New Zealand fruit and veg costs rise 15pct Grocery prices are surging as New Zealand continues to battle a cost of living crisis with inflation on the charge. AAP · Sep 13, 2022
Animal rights activists claim to have disrupted milk supplies in Bristol Bristol activists targeted the Muller Foods distribution centre in Gloucester Bristol Post · Sep 12, 2022
Where is your seafood really from? We’re using 'chemical fingerprinting' to fight seafood fraud and illegal fishing Fake foods are invading our supermarkets, as foods we love are substituted or adulterated with lower value or unethical goods. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022
Ice cream, berries and porridge among foods you should throw out due to safety concerns If you've any of these in your cupboard, chuck them immediately Irish Mirror · Sep 11, 2022
Animal Rebellion claims to have emptied supermarket shelves of milk after latest action Activists immobilised 'up to 50 lorries' at Arla's depot in Hatfield on Thursday and say the disruption is now being seen in north London shops Wales Online · Sep 11, 2022
Iceland the supermarket and country in court battle over name Trademark battle enters another phase over trading and sovereignty rights Wales Online · Sep 11, 2022
Zero Waste Week: Chef tips to help you prevent food waste at home From bread to salad, we’re all guilty of throwing food away. Emma Henderson finds some achievable ways of saving offcuts and leftovers from going to the bin The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022
Urgent recall issued for popular Häagen-Daz product sold in Supervalu, Dunnes, Tesco and more The batch included in the recall is the pack size of 4x95ml with a best-before date of 23/03/2023 Irish Mirror · Sep 9, 2022
Why synthetic milk isn't like udder milk There have been increasing calls to move towards more sustainable forms of food production Salon · Sep 9, 2022
Birmingham Post · Sep 9, 2022 Thirsk's Inspired Pet Food teams up with Leeds Beckett University on sustainability project A Knowledge Transfer Partnership aims to make the producer of dry pet food more sustainable across its supply chain
Birmingham Post · Sep 9, 2022 Former rugby player’s family-run meat brand gains B-Corp status The Jolly Hog, based in Bristol, joins global firms such as Patagonia in being given the accreditation
Tribune News Service · Sep 8, 2022 FDA finds no link between Lucky Charms, reported illnesses The U.S. Food and Drug Administration closed its investigation into Lucky Charms this week after finding no link between the General Mills cereal and hundreds of self-reported illnesses.
France 24 · Sep 8, 2022 Deforestation in Brazil: NGO Mighty Earth points finger of blame at Carrefour French retail giant Carrefour is accused of deforestation in the Amazon. According to global advocacy group Mighty Earth, the group sources ingredients from meat and soy traders with shocking practices. Carrefour controls roughly a quarter of the food distribution market in Brazil. For more, we speak to Alex Wijeratna, Senior…
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022 Dutch city bans adverts for holiday flights amid climate crisis Ads for fossil fuel-related products and services will not be displayed in public places from 2024
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022 Owner of Britain's Primark Warns of Lower Profit Next Year Associated British Foods warned of lower profit next year, as its Primark fashion business struggles with rising costs and surging inflation hammers the disposable incomes of British consumers. ABF said soaring energy bills and its decision to limit further price hikes would hurt fashion chain Primark and its margins next…
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022 Pret ‘did not check dairy-free claims’ before woman with severe allergy died eating wrap Inquest into death hears sandwich chain failed to detect manufacturer oversight
The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2022 Baltimore residents urged to boil tap water after E coli detected City officials ‘taking this matter very seriously’ as detection comes amid water access problems in Jackson, Mississippi and New York
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2022 Pret did not check ‘dairy free’ claims made by suppliers before mum’s allergy death, inquest hears Celia Marsh, who had an acute dairy allergy, died shortly after eating a Pret a Manger super-rainbow flatbread in December 201
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022 Pret did not check ‘dairy free’ claims made by suppliers, inquest hears Celia Marsh, who had an acute dairy allergy, died shortly after eating a Pret a Manger super-rainbow flatbread in December 2017.
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2022 Dutch city Haarlem becomes first in world to ban meat adverts The meat industry has accused the authorities of ‘going too far in telling people what’s best for them’