Wilson’s Country is testing digestate within commercial potato crop production. The project connects processing residues, renewable electricity, nutrient recovery, and farm carbon measurement within one supply operation.
Britain’s earliest harvest in two decades is delivering uneven yields. Dry conditions accelerated fieldwork but reduced cereal performance across many farms, increasing attention on grain quality and processor procurement.
Compleat Foodservice has expanded cookie capacity at its Crewe plant. The new line supports filled formats, larger inclusions, greater recipe flexibility, and higher output for retail and foodservice customers.
Extended Ensus support keeps domestic carbon dioxide production operating longer. The measure protects a critical input used in meat processing, beverage manufacture, chilling, preservation, and modified atmosphere packaging.
Rotterdam’s floating dairy farm is being sold after regulatory disputes. The integrated urban operation combines livestock housing, automated milking, manure management, and dairy processing within a movable three storey structure.
Ireland’s food regulator sharply increased unfair trading investigations during 2025. The enforcement activity places closer scrutiny on payments, order cancellations, contract changes, and supplier treatment across agricultural and food markets.
Carlsberg will add PepsiCo soft drink production capacity in Azerbaijan. Expansion at Xirdalan will connect beer and non alcoholic beverage manufacturing within a broader local bottling and distribution operation.
Scandi Standard significantly expands poultry capacity across Ireland and Britain. The €127m acquisition adds frozen breaded chicken production, established customer relationships, and available capacity for further growth.
Defra has opened England’s expanded Capital Grants programme for applications. The £225 million offer supports investments in water, air, boundaries, flood management, trees, planning, and environmental resilience.
Bon Bons has recalled chocolates containing undeclared milk and soya. Multiple products and date codes are affected, renewing scrutiny of specifications, artwork approval, allergen verification, and finished product release.