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Government Unveils New UK Food Strategy Policy Paper
The Government has unveiled its new ‘Good Food Cycle’ policy paper, a significant initiative designed to foster a profound “generational change” in the nation’s relationship...
Ocado’s Commercial Chief Resigns After 18 Months in Position
As initially reported by sister publication The Grocer, George Dean, currently the director of commercial development at Ocado, will temporarily succeed Chitnis. Ocado confirmed Chitnis’s...
Veganz Secures €7.1 Million from New Share Issuance to Strengthen Equity Base
Veganz Group has successfully raised €7.1 million ($8.2 million) through a new share issuance as part of its ongoing growth initiative. Based in Berlin, Veganz...
Lidl GB’s Chief Customer Officer Steps Down for Position in France
Jassine Ouali is leaving Lidl GB after nearly 18 months, having served as both chief operating officer and chief customer officer during his tenure. He...
EU to Prohibit Certain ‘Meaty’ Names for Plant-Based Products
The EU Commission has proposed a ban on 29 meat-related terms for plant-based products. Some terms like “steak,” “sausage,” and “burger” remain unaffected. The Commission...
6.5 Million Co-op Members’ Data Compromised in Cyberattack
During a recent BBC appearance, Co-op chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq confirmed that hackers accessed member data, including names, addresses, and contact information, during the cyber...
PepsiCo’s Tri-Faceted Strategy for Expanding Its Healthier Product Range
PepsiCo is making a significant investment in its “permissible portfolio,” rolling out a barrage of innovations centered around “no artificials” and positive nutrition. This strategy,...
PRIYA LAKHANI OBE ANNOUNCED AS FIRST KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE PPMA TOTAL SHOW® 2025
Organisers of the PPMA Total Show®, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham in September, have announced the first keynote speaker for the event: Founder CEO...
Kraft Heinz to Spin Off Kraft Brand in $20 Billion Restructuring Initiative
Food giant Kraft Heinz is reportedly planning to spin off a significant segment of its operations, which includes its renowned Kraft products. This information was...