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UK food industry hits back at government’s reported price cap proposals
The UK food industry has responded to alleged government proposals for retailers to cap the prices of essential grocery items such as bread, eggs and milk in return for easing certain regulations.
Italian competition watchdog hits snacks ‘cartel’ with €23.3m fine
The Italian competition authority has issued a €23.3 million fine to three leading private label savoury snack manufacturers in the country, finding that they breached competition laws.
Police in Austria confirm presence of rat poison in Hipp baby food jar amid criminal investigation
Police in Austria have confirmed that rat poison has been detected in a sample of baby food from brand Hipp due to a suspected criminal interference, following a recall from over 1,000 Spar supermarkets.
UK’s plant-based food market 'back in growth for first time in years'
UK retailer Tesco has reported a surge in demand for chilled plant-based food products for the first time in years, signalling a promising return to growth amid a turbulent period for the category.
Grind enters canned cocktails market with RTD espresso martini
UK coffee brand Grind has entered the canned cocktails market with the launch of a new RTD espresso martini, available at Waitrose and WHSmith.
Walmart to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other ingredients from private-label foods
Walmart US has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and an additional 30 ingredients – including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes – from its private-label food products.
Research: How aisle design and packaging can drive milk sales
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has released new research aimed at understanding how aisle design and packaging can significantly influence consumer purchasing behaviour in the milk category.
Opinion: Could PaaS be the cure for empty shelf syndrome in modern farming?
Neil Pein, CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, talks to FoodBev about how using Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models can help European farmers tackle growing economic pressures, population growth, climate change and sustainability demands.
Lidl GB rolls out ‘Live Well’ initiative to help consumers choose healthy and planet-friendly products
Lidl GB has introduced a new labelling initiative, ‘Live Well,’ across its own-label products, helping consumers to identify products that are healthy ‘for both people and the planet’.
Opinion: The mid-strength drinks opportunity – A new trend and what it means for trade and retail
Laura Willoughby MBE, founder of Club Soda, the UK's foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks, discusses how things have changed and what opportunities are available in the alcohol trade and retail sector.
Asda expands flavoured cheese line
Asda has unveiled a new range of limited-edition cheese products designed to cater to evolving consumer flavour preferences.
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