AI robot can spot ‘invisible’ signs of plant disease
Researchers say intelligent robot showcased at Chelsea holds great promise for the future of food security.
Archives for May 27, 2026
Does cultivated coffee have a future?
With pressure on conventional coffee production, coffee grown in a lab is one alternative that could ease demand
‘Completely preposterous’: Food industry reacts to price cap proposals
Industry leaders react to voluntary price cap proposals floated by Downing Street to supermarkets last week.
Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds
Unilever’s $40bn Foods deal with McCormick is facing mounting backlash as questions over strategy and valuation put the deal under pressure
London fruit and veg wholesaler fined £100k for shocking hygiene conditions
A London fruit and vegetable seller has been fined £100,000 for putting customers’ health at risk due to poor food hygiene standards.
Greencore swings to loss after £1.5BN Bakkavor deal
Despite underlying growth, the costs of integrating Bakkavor have pushed the group operating profit into the red.
Morrisons in talks to supply food to rivals as debt pile mounts
Morrisons is reportedly negotiating with rival grocers in a bid to sell them food as it looks to slash its growing debt.
Food GCSE may be ‘downgraded’ in curriculum shake-up
The Department for Education has proposed changes to the UK curriculum, which will see food at GCSE level left out in the cold.
Manager jailed after defrauding major UK food supplier out £700K
A man has been jailed for nearly four years after defrauding one of the UK’s leading fresh food suppliers out of £700,000.