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US President Donald Trump has removed tariffs on all whisky imports from the UK, giving a welcome boost to distillers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The US government has released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that mark a dramatic reset in nutrition policy, prioritising whole, minimally processed foods and ‘declaring war’ on sugar.

Some of our most-read articles of the year featured popular producers and brands, including Red Bull and PepsiCo, and covered everything from new product launches to political turmoil on the world’s stage. To mark the closure of the year, here are the stories that had you clicking during 2025.

US President Donald Trump has announced that a range of food and beverage products will no longer be subject to the sweeping tariffs he announced earlier this year.

US President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate major meatpacking companies over alleged price manipulation in the beef market, citing concerns about collusion and the impact on American ranchers.

US President Donald Trump announced on social media this week that he is considering blocking imports of cooking oil from China.

Donald Trump has been making headlines recently, notably for his controversial comments regarding Coca-Cola, which sparked discussions about corporate influence and American products.

Coca-Cola has revealed plans to launch a new variant of its iconic soft drink sweetened with cane sugar in the US, following a recent push from President Donald Trump, who has advocated for a shift away from high-fructose corn syrup in favour of cane sugar, framing it as a healthier alternative.

As political rhetoric once again puts high-fructose corn syrup under the spotlight, FoodBev’s Leah Smith unpacks Donald Trump’s unexpected call for Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar.