Growth by acquisition: 5 megadeals transforming food and drink
From Mars’ blockbuster buyout of Kellanova to Danone’s move into functional nutrition, Big Food is using M&A to accelerate growth
Archives for September 24, 2026
Popular beer brand withdraws product over exploding cans
Lucky Saint has withdrawn packs of its Hazy IPA due to a risk of cans exploding.
What happens when half your welders retire?
By 2027, almost half of the UK welding profession is expected to retire, taking decades of hard-won expertise with it.
Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?
From protein targets to dietary restrictions, shoppers can now describe what they need and get a shortlist of snacks in return but the effect on sales is still unclear
Hovis distribution drivers pause strike at “eleventh hour”
Workers at Hovis’ Avonmouth site have suspended their strike at the “eleventh hour” following last-minute negotiations.
Lessons from the 2026 egg Salmonella outbreak
The recent UK Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs has prompted many to highlight the success of Britain’s Lion scheme. But beyond questions of domestic standards lies a broader debate over wider harmonisation.
Diageo Cameronbridge to be brought to a “standstill” as strike dates revealed
Workers at Diageo’s Cameronbridge distillery have revealed the exact dates they plan to strike as their ongoing dispute over job cuts reaches fever pitch.