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How manufacturers can reduce food loss in factory operations

How manufacturers can reduce food loss in factory operations

4 Nov 2026

Small factory inefficiencies can send valuable ingredients down the drain, resulting in losses and prompting the sector to audit its waste-reduction methods. What solutions exist?

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UK private label market ‘at its strongest yet’

UK private label market ‘at its strongest yet’

2 Nov 2026

The UK's private label market is strong, but future success relies on smart own-label product design, innovative launches, and strong storytelling, says a marketing expert.

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Organic for all: European retailers expand organic ranges and cut prices

Organic for all: European retailers expand organic ranges and cut prices

29 Oct 2026

The organic category has “huge potential” in the UK, says premium retailer M&S, as Lidl also expands its range and reduces prices in Denmark.

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Pressure grows on UK-EU SPS deal that promises price drops

Pressure grows on UK-EU SPS deal that promises price drops

27 Oct 2026

A new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement could cut red tape and reduce costs, reviving agri-food trade between the UK and EU – but there are headaches on the horizon.

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The CBD market in Europe: A challenging regulatory picture

The CBD market in Europe: A challenging regulatory picture

26 Oct 2026

Despite a recent novel food approval, the landscape for CBD in Europe is challenging – and with the UK set to align with EU safety rules, could the end be in sight for high-dose British CBD products?

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Whey protein production struggles to keep pace with demand

Whey protein production struggles to keep pace with demand

22 Oct 2026

Despite high whey protein prices and strong demand, growing production pressures are prompting questions about pricing sustainability, processing capacity, and alternative dairy options.

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Supplements: Interest in named ingredients grows while categories shrink

Supplements: Interest in named ingredients grows while categories shrink

19 Oct 2026

US shoppers are buying named ingredients, like magnesium, while the overarching categories they are often found in, like sleep aids, are shrinking, according to Spate.

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Brazil pushes forward on restricting ultra-processed foods

Brazil pushes forward on restricting ultra-processed foods

14 Oct 2026

The Brazilian government is pushing ahead with its proposal calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to restrict the marketing of ultra-processed foods – a move causing a mixed response.

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EU considers extending mandatory country-of-origin labelling

EU considers extending mandatory country-of-origin labelling

13 Oct 2026

The EU is considering expanding mandatory country-of-origin labelling to more food categories, but the scope of the potential rules remains undefined.

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‘Irresponsible’ Huel advert banned in the UK

‘Irresponsible’ Huel advert banned in the UK

12 Oct 2026

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a video advert by Danone-owned meal replacement brand Huel for “irresponsible” marketing related to diets.

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More than half of the UK’s SACN advisors have food industry ties

More than half of the UK’s SACN advisors have food industry ties

8 Oct 2026

Of the 19 experts on the UK’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, 11 have ties to the food industry. Industry professionals are split as to whether that is appropriate.

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UK biscuit maker pladis targets Chinese snack market for growth

UK biscuit maker pladis targets Chinese snack market for growth

6 Oct 2026

Pladis, the maker of iconic British biscuit brand McVitie’s, aims to boost disappointing profits by targeting China with products tailored to Chinese preferences.

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