British Fruit Growers Association Announces Co-Managing Directors for Place UK.
Linda Evans and Matt Smith will step into their roles as co-managing directors of Place UK, transitioning from their previous positions as commercial director and...
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Momo Kombucha Closes £2M Funding Round
London-based small batch kombucha brand, Momo Kombucha, has successfully raised £4.5 million across six funding rounds since its inception in 2018. The brand is backed...
Kerry Enhances Profit Margins Through Salt and Sugar Reduction Solutions
In its Half-Year 2025 report, Kerry Group indicated a 3.0% volume growth, a 100 basis points increase in EBITDA margin to 16.1%, and a 9.8%...
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...
Cadmium Contamination Found in Common Foods Across France
While the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” persists, health professionals in France are increasingly concerned about root vegetables and grains. Recent...
NFU Director General Announces Departure After a Decade of Service
Terry Jones will depart his role as NFU director general in April 2026, marking exactly 10 years since he assumed the position. Before joining the...
Prince’s Owner Set to Acquire Diageo’s Italian Operations
The Italian food company is poised to rebrand itself as NewPrinces following its significant £700 million acquisition of Princes last year. On May 13, it...
Belfast Distillery Raises £5 Million in Funding
The funding package features an equity investment from Whiterock’s Growth Capital Fund, complementing the debt support Titanic acquired from Whiterock in 2022, which was used...
Valeo Finalizes Acquisition of I.D.C. Holding
Initially announced in September 2024, the acquisition of I.D.C. Holding is now complete. This strategic move will allow Valeo Foods Group to expand its footprint...
EU Prohibits BPA Over Health Risks
Following the European Parliament’s expression of interest in banning BPA (Bisphenol A) in 2023, member states endorsed the decision in 2024, leading to its ban...