Tesco pulls widely sold pasta salad over E. coli risk
Tesco has recalled a widely sold pasta dish from its shelves over fears of contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Archives for August 28, 2026
PPWR is live – but label details overdue
Earlier this month, UK on-pack recycling label scheme operator, OPRL, flagged an important point: where are the finer details around PPWR’s future labelling requirements?
Two dead as UK salmonella cases rise to almost 500
Almost 500 people have now fallen ill as a nationwide outbreak of salmonella continues to spread via imported eggs.
The 7 trends shaping the future of confectionery
Confectionery is booming, but what’s fuelling its momentum? We unpack the top trends transforming the category
Unilever puts Colman’s up for sale amid competition concerns
FMCG giant Unilever is set to put its flagship mustard brand Colman’s up for sale ahead of the divestment of its food business to McCormick.
Has matcha met its match?
While matcha’s proliferation continues, with the vibrant green tea appearing in almost every iteration imaginable, there’s a new kid on the block. Could this be the new mega trend?
Opinion
Climate change is an existential threat to food
The threat that heat poses to crops is a global problem