Ocado sees 29% rise in alcohol-free drink sales
Eisberg has partnered with Ocado to become the first non-alcoholic wine option available in the retailer’s £12 ‘bangers and mash’ meal deal as the UK sees buoyant growth in alcohol-free.
Archives for January 27, 2025
Deposit Return Scheme launch date confirmed for England and NI
The UK Government has officially confirmed that a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be introduced in England and Northern Ireland from October 2027.
M&S recalls products due to Salmonella contamination
Marks & Spencer is recalling two different chicken products because they may have been contaminated with Salmonella.
UK faces civil unrest if food cold chain not safeguarded
The UK faces civil unrest and further food inflation if the government fails to take decisive action to safeguard the cold chain, warns the Cold Chain Federation (CCF).
Crosta & Mollica unveils name change and rebrand
Pizza manufacturer Crosta & Mollica has announced a full brand refresh across its entire range of products.
Ribena blackcurrant growers fear stilted growth
Last week saw Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I bringing its local blackcurrant growers together with MPs to discuss the results of its Ribena blackcurrant growers’ survey, which showed rising rates of alarm over adverse weather and concerns over business growth.
Heineken UK recalls beer that contains glass fragments
Heineken UK is recalling several batches of Newcastle Brown Ale due to a bottling error.
Preventing third-party sexual harassment: New employer duties
Wie-Men Ho, Partner and Vanessa Kelly, Principal Associate at Eversheds Sutherland outline how a new duty to prevent sexual harassment by third parties will impact food and drink businesses.
Guinness sale rumours denied by Diageo
Diageo has denied that it is considering the sale of Guinness amid recent rumours.
Tate & Lyle to raise $588m through debt offering
F&B giant Tate & Lyle has priced a multi-tranche debt offering aimed at generating $588m in funds.