The M&S pistachio sandwich: Are we mistaking hype for innovation?
Last month saw Marks & Spencer roll out another dessert sandwich following the success of its strawberry and crème sando.
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Major supermarket pulls baked snack over undeclared allergen
A major supermarket retailer is recalling one of its baked snack products because of undeclared milk.
What’s holding back food and drink innovation?
Businesses are being asked to innovate quicker than ever before - but competition is fierce and retail shelves are not elastic.
Calls for UK beer market competition investigation over domination of global brewers
A major consumer group has called for an investigation into the UK beer market, warning of the domination of global brewers in the pub and bar sector.
The top 10 convenience brands
The top UK 10 convenience fascias by outlets are expected to grow by 3.3% in 2026, with Premier and Go Local set to lead outlet expansion, data from Lumina Intelligence shows.
Is AI vision worth the hype?
Visual inspection is a crucial part of the production process to ensure food safety and quality, but as AI-powered systems become more advanced are traditional methods due an upgrade?
Iran conflict: food sector’s 8 biggest casualties
Impacts from the Iran conflict have rippled across the global food system, with disruption taking an overall toll on food security and supply chains