Category: Markets
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Co-op has warned that UK meat imports rose 15% year on year to £5bn in 2025, increasing pressure on domestic food resilience and meat supply-chain strategy.
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Around Noon has secured investment from Whiterock to support its UK and Ireland growth plans, strengthening a food-to-go manufacturing network spanning Newry, North London, and Slough.
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European farming faces renewed scrutiny over antibiotic use after experts warned that reductions in farm antimicrobial sales are stalling, with food safety and meat supply-chain consequences.
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The European Commission’s EUDR review brings soluble coffee and coffee extracts into scope, closing a compliance gap that could affect beverage manufacturers, coffee processors, and importers.
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients is investing more than €90m across its Dutch production network to expand high-value whey protein capacity for active nutrition, medical nutrition, early-life nutrition, and high-protein food formats.
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Bel North America is targeting stronger growth through distribution, foodservice, product innovation, and packaging architecture. The strategy follows double-digit momentum for Babybel and Boursin and major investment in South Dakota capacity.
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US flour production fell again in the first quarter of 2026. Output dropped 2.7% year on year, extending a five-quarter decline and taking first-quarter production to its lowest level in 15 years.
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Fairfields Farm has introduced a limited-edition Cajun Barbecue crisp. The launch is the company’s first ridge-cut format and will be produced through its vertically integrated farm-to-bag operation.
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US lawmakers have urged FSIS to reject proposed rules on pork and poultry line speeds. The dispute centres on inspection flexibility, process control, worker safety, and throughput at plants operating under modern slaughter systems.
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has deployed an electric HGV from its Wakefield plant. The trial with Maritime Transport has covered more than 7,000 miles and saved an estimated 12.43 tonnes of CO₂e.