The Latest Breaking News on Food

‘Save Smithfield Market’ campaign launched as 13,000 sign petition to halt its closure

Organisers say the site has contributed to the capital’s identity as a global city for 800 years

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

Woolworths takes $50m hit as strike leads to empty shelves

The supermarket giant filed an urgent application with the Fair Work Commission to end industrial action blocking distribution centres

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

Typhoo Tea bought out of administration for £10m

Vapes and batteries maker Supreme acquires collapsed 121-year-old tea company

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Food manufacturers can, and should, reduce salt levels

Letter: Gavin Neath recalls a collective effort to reduce salt in non-detectable amounts, and says the process is repeatable

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

London Overground: Mayor Sadiq Khan reveals his favourite line after £6.3m rebranding of train network

‘Like naming children, not everyone agrees,’ says TfL chief tasked with turning hundreds of suggestions into a shortlist

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition

Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

I love the adorable illustrations in this dairy brand’s new identity

Freshways proves that personality packs a punch.

Creative Bloq · Nov 27, 2024

Just Eat to delist from London Stock Exchange to cut costs

Food delivery firm is also listed in Amsterdam and decision is another blow to London market

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Smithfield meat market to close for good after relocation plans voted down

City of London Corporation rejects plan for new Dagenham site and will offer traders about £300m in compensation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

Philadelphia workers at Amazon’s Whole Foods file for first union election

Amazon has aggressively opposed efforts and is challenging the federal labor watchdog that ruled against its actions

The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2024