Food and Drink Industry

A recent poll conducted by Ipsos for the Health Foundation thinktank has revealed that a majority of people in Britain are in favor of introducing new taxes on companies that produce junk food or ultra-processed foodstuffs. The aim of these…

In a bold move to combat soaring obesity rates, Newcastle upon Tyne, the birthplace of the iconic Greggs bakery chain, has implemented a ban on new takeaway and fast food openings. The city council's decision comes amidst complaints that…

Commentators and institutional investors wondered if the first global sales drop since the pandemic was the result of a larger malaise. Chris Kempczinski's chief executive acknowledged that "it is clear that our leadership in value has…

Diageo's head has warned consumers that they are in an "extraordinary" environment, as the company reported its first drop in global sales since 2020. The company that makes Smirnoff, Casamigos, and Johnnie Walker whiskey expects…

While health campaigners are happy that young people seem to prefer soft drinks over alcohol, companies who produce the stronger stuff is concerned. It is possible that sales will fall and profits will drop. Carlsberg was among those who…

Hawksmoor, a high-end chain of steakhouses, has been listed for sale. The deal could be worth around £100m. The restaurant chain hired Stephens Investment Bank to begin looking for potential buyers for its business. It hopes to expand…

Greencore, a sandwich maker that supplies major supermarkets such as Asda Morrisons Sainsbury's is among a number of companies recalling their products, after they were potentially linked to a E coli outbreak, which has seen cases in the UK…

Estrella Galicia's boss has accused British brewers for "dishonesty", as they sell beers that look Spanish, but are actually brewed in Britain. Aitor de Artaza is the international managing director for the Spanish brewery. He said that…

The wholesale price of orange juice has "gone bananas", amid concerns about poor harvests in Brazil. Orange juice prices reached a record high of $4.95 per pound (£3.88/lb) on the commodity markets in this week. This is after the growers…

What's the value of a name, anyway? If you ask the makers behind the viral water brand Liquid Death the answer would be $1.4bn. The canned drink that Gen Z fans are carrying to festivals this summer will likely be a shock to anyone with…

Starbucks is struggling. There are a number of factors that may have contributed to the decline in sales, including concerns over the company's position on Gaza and broader economic issues. Even though there are coffee shops all over the…

In 2019, when sommelier Erika Haig opened the UK's very first independent sake bar in London's West End, passers-by were confused by the drink advertised on the window and tried to order milkshakes. Haigh has opened Mai Sake in order to…

MPs are questioning the UK's preparedness for border controls after Brexit, due to be introduced next week. They argue that any scaling back in its plans would represent a six-month delay of their long-awaited implementation. After it…

Blackpool rock is a British seaside tradition as traditional as donkeys on the beach, arcades and fair-to-middling weather. But it faces an existential danger from inferior Chinese imports that are cheap. Ten rock makers signed a letter…

Ministers' decision to impose phytosanitary certifications, plant passports as well as import licences and export certificates. Next month, they will have another form to fill out for animal products, plants and herbs and must pay a "import…

Neither Rishi Sunak nor Gordon Brown is a beer aficionado. The former is teetotal and his predecessor all but gave up booze during his time in office. Yet the two prime ministers loom large over the turbulent saga of the UK craft beer…