Update issued on E. coli outbreak as half of Scottish cases admitted to hospital HALF of the patients in Scotland affected by a UK-wide E. coli outbreak have been admitted to hospital. The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024
E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness? Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024
People in hospital as UK-wide E. coli outbreak sees cases recorded in Scotland AN outbreak of E. coli thought to be linked to nationally-distributed food has led to people being admitted to hospital, with 13 cases recorded so… The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2024
McDonald’s loses Big Mac trademark battle over chicken burgers Other fast food chains will be allowed to use the term ‘Big Mac’ on chicken products after court ruling The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
Poppi ‘prebiotic soda’ accused of misleading customers on health benefits in new lawsuit Civil action lawsuit claims Poppi prebiotic soda misled customers about its ‘gut health benefits’ The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024
News outlets producing ‘covert marketing’ for McDonald’s, KFC and Domino’s, study finds Exclusive: Researchers also say ‘implied endorsement’ raises public health concerns, given poor nutritional quality of the foods The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024
Costco finance exec gets frank: ‘The $1.50 hot dog price is safe’ Despite all odds, the $1.50 hot dog deal at Costco has remained at $1.50 for nearly 40 years The Independent UK · May 31, 2024
OPINION - Ultra-processed food is killing us — these two proposals could make a huge difference Listen here on your chosen podcast platform. Evening Standard · May 30, 2024
Amazon adds restaurant ordering into app for first time with Grubhub partnership A partnership that began two years ago is being taken to the next level. Axios · May 30, 2024
Embrace technology, but don’t forget the power of people I am a food and drink wholesaler, supplying thousands of products to thousands of convenience retailers across the West Midlands and, despite the advances of technology over the years, there is no denying wholesaling is a traditional business. From its most humble beginnings, it has centred around people, and this… The Independent UK · May 29, 2024
We gave 60,000 food products a ‘planetary health’ star rating – see how your favourites stack up Lasagne or risotto? Muesli bar or brownie? What’s better for the planet? How do you know for sure? The Conversation · May 28, 2024
World’s largest food awards move judging panel from UK to Ireland to avoid Brexit red tape Due to new import controls, a judging session for the Great Taste awards is being held outside the UK for the first time in 30 years The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024
Kellogg’s recalls chocolate cornflakes due to ‘hard lumps’ choking fears People who bought newly launched cereal that falls within four-month best before period told to throw it away and get refund The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
Kellogg's recalls boxes of chocolate flavour Corn Flakes over choking risk Kellanova, the European manufacturer of Kellogg's cereals, issued the voluntary recall following customer complaints Evening Standard · May 23, 2024
International Business Times · May 23, 2024 EU Hits Oreo Maker Mondelez With 337.5 Mn Euro Antitrust Fine The EU on Thursday slapped a 337.5 million euro ($366 million) fine on Mondelez, the US confectioner behind major brands including Toblerone and Oreo, for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales.
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024 Toblerone maker Mondelēz fined €337.5m for anti-competitive practices Food group illegally prevented retailers from sourcing products from EU states where prices were lower
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Ice cream can owner threatened with legal action over ‘excessive use’ of chimes ‘It is alleged the Blue Peter style chimes are sounded too often/frequently and potentially for too long’, the complaint reads
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024 ‘It’s not just giving out food parcels’: the volunteers helping families – photo essay Photojournalist Sean Smith has spent the last 12 months documenting the Thurrock community that operates and uses some of the busiest Trussell Trust food banks in the country
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Celebrity chef rails against frozen meals for Ozempic and Wegovy users: ‘Messed up as it gets’ The irony of processed food companies coming out with frozen meals for Ozempic and Wegovy users isn’t lost on Chef Andrew Zimmern
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024 M&S’s revival is the real deal – don’t mess it up again The retail giant has clocked up 12 consecutive quarters of sales growth but it must remember mistakes of the past
Evening Standard · May 22, 2024 Supermarkets slammed in Parliament for 'sneaky' shrinkflation and labelling of produce Supermarkets came under fire in Parliament for not being more open with customers about “sneaky” shrinkflation and labelling of produce.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 Nestlé announces plans to launch frozen foods targeting Ozempic and Wegovy users Nestlé CEO Steve Presley says new frozen food brand will give consumers ‘new tool’ for weight-loss journey
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 World’s biggest food company launches fast food meals for Wegovy and Ozempic users Investors have been worried that food companies will lose sales due to the hunger-suppressing drugs
The Independent UK · May 20, 2024 Tesco apologises as Black magazine publisher ‘racially profiled’ and offered bananas Exclusive: Serlina Boyd was shopping with her children when she was followed by two security guards
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024 Sir Tony O’Reilly obituary Irish rugby international who went on to become one of his country’s most charismatic businessmen