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Pimm's is a gin-based liqueur that has been produced for just over 200 years. Credit: Getty / Jonathan Knowles

Pimm’s sale abandoned by owner Diageo

Drinks giant Diageo has scrapped plans to sell the Pimm’s brand after failing to reach an agreement.

Researchers called for greater focus to be placed on the emissions associated with manure management. Credit: Getty / Thomas Bardwick

Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than official figures suggest

A new study has found that the methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics state.

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Closing the loop: how food manufacturers can best reduce their emissions

With pressure from retailers for food manufacturers to optimise their environmental credentials, improving the sustainability of the supply chain can make a real difference – but what direction should they take?

Products recalls are announced in order to keep consumers safe. Credit: Getty / Colleen Michaels

Tesco issues recall over glue contamination, while Waitrose recalls mis-labelled products

Both Tesco and Waitrose have announced product recalls since the start of October.

Joe & Seph's, Pukka Pies and Cathedral City all feature in this week's NPD round-up

The latest NPD from food and drink manufacturers

Popcorn fit for Paddington Bear, pastry parcels inspired by world flavours and a cheesy collaboration between Cathedral City and Summit Foods all feature in this week’s round-up of food and drink new product launches.

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How one partnership is redefining the look, feel and scalability of plant-based meat alternatives

Find out how one industry partnership has developed meat alternatives that it says will satisfy shopper perceptions, are affordable and can be produced in industrial quantities.

The scheme will launch in seven stores across the UK on 7 October. Credit: Waitrose

Waitrose ‘first’ UK supermarket to launch cork recycling scheme

Waitrose has announced plans to trial a cork recycling scheme in seven of its stores.

The regulation was due to come into force in part before the end of this year. Credit: Getty / Dougal Waters

EU proposes delay to anti-deforestation regulation

The European Commission has proposed a 12-month delay to the implementation of a new regulation banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation.

Mondelēz International has acquired a minority stake in fresh doughnut and pastry business Urban Legend

Mondelēz International acquires minority stake in Urban Legend

Mondelēz International has acquired a minority stake in ‘better-for-you’ fresh doughnut and pastry business Urban Legend via its corporate venture capital arm SnackFutures Ventures.

A day in the life of Natasha Bowes, founder of kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health

Biotiful Gut Health founder and CEO Natasha Bowes shares some insight into her daily routine and motivations for entering the food and drink sector.

The £75m pledge is the company’s largest single investment in British cereal production in more than 30 years. Credit: Kellanova

Kellogg's owner creating 130 jobs with £75m investment in Wrexham factory

Food manufacturer Kellanova has announced plans to invest £75m into its cereal production facility in Wrexham, North Wales.

Red meat exports grew in the first half of 2024. Image: Getty

UK red meat exports hit £860m in first half of 2024

UK red meat exports were worth £860m in the first half of 2024, with the market on track to hit record volumes reported in 2022.

The total value of food and drink deals was nearly £6bn in Q2 2024. Image: Getty, Wasan Tita

Food M&A on the rise as total value hits £6bn

Food and drink mergers and acquisitions were up by a third in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, as the total value of deals rose to nearly £6bn thanks to high profile transactions from the likes of Carlsberg and Newlat.

Revo Foods has unveiled the 'world's first' industrial 3D printing production facility. Image: Revo Foods

Revo Foods unveils ‘world’s first’ to scale 3D printed protein factory

Revo Foods has unveiled the ‘world’s largest’ 3D printing facility to date, reportedly the first production site able to apply 3D food-printing technology on a large scale.