Mars pumps $13m into future talent and farmer resilience
Food giant awards more than $13m in grants to six global projects through Mars Impact Fund
Archives for September 7, 2026
What could an EU UPF definition look like?
Not much is known about how the definition will turn out, but there are a few indications
Waitrose recalls widely sold dessert over undeclared allergen
Waitrose has withdrawn a widely sold crumble product from its shelves because of undeclared oats (gluten).
McVitie’s eyes up expansion on fast-growing Chinese market
British biscuit powerhouse McVitie’s is stepping up its ambitions in China by expanding its on-the-ground presence.
Science vs politics: Kiwi’s long road to EU health-claim approval
It took four years after Europe’s food-safety scientists backed green kiwifruit’s digestive-health claim for regulators in Brussels to approve it, raising the bigger question: What happens when the science is settled, but the politics are not?
David Wood Baking fined over £300K after worker suffers serious injuries
A baked goods manufacturer has been hit with a heavy fine after a worker suffered serious injuries when they became trapped in machinery.
Tesco bets on Redefine Meat: Is plant-based meat making a comeback?
Between 2019 and 2021, the plant-based market saw a period of rapid growth, before taking a sharp nosedive just a couple of years later. But with Tesco expanding its range and sales returning to growth, is the sector finally on the road to recovery?