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Aldi denied permission to appeal against Thatchers trademark ruling
Aldi has been denied permission to appeal against the January 2025 court ruling that it infringed on Thatchers Cider Company’s trademark with its Taurus Cloudy Lemon Cider product.
Oreo maker Mondelēz files lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly copying cookie and cracker packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.
Hormel Foods names Jeff Baker group VP for retail marketing after Scott Aakre steps down
Hormel Foods has announced that Scott Aakre, group vice president and chief marketing officer for retail, will retire at the end of the company’s fiscal 2025 after 35 years with the company.
Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods
British retailer Tesco has confirmed it is ‘highly unlikely’ to meet its previously announced target of achieving a 300% sales increase within its plant-based meat alternative ranges by December 2025.
Opinion: It's time for retailers to face up to methane
Retail plays a key role in methane emissions – yet few act. Experts urge retailers to lead the way to a cleaner, lower-emissions future.
AI-driven food company Starday secures $11m in Series A funding
Starday, a US-based, AI-driven food innovation company, has successfully completed an $11 million Series A funding round.
M&S invests over £50m in Northwest England, creating 300 new jobs
UK retailer M&S has announced a £50 million investment into stores across the Northwest of England, creating 300 new jobs in the region.
Walmart plans to invest $6bn in Mexico in 2025
Walmart has informed its shareholders and the general investor public that it will be investing more than $6b US dollars in Mexico.
Premier Foods enters ambient ready meals category with Batchelors Meals in Minutes
Batchelors, part of the Premier Foods portfolio, is aiming to change perceptions of ambient ready meals with its new Meals in Minutes range.
King of the fungi: Lion's mane mushrooms go mainstream
The lion may be king of the jungle, but lion’s mane rules the fungi kingdom! Linked to cognitive health & mood support, FoodBev explores.
HHS secretary Kennedy calls for revision of 'self-affirm' rules for food ingredient safety
US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise safety rules
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