<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Food - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Food news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Nestlé unveils €4.9bn drinks giant Peranel in portfolio shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestl&eacute; has unveiled Peranel, a &euro;4.9bn standalone water and premium beverages company, as part of its strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on higher-growth categories. Created in partnership with Platinum Equity, the new business will house more than 30 brands, including Perrier, S.Pellegrino and Nestl&eacute; Pure Life, with operations spanning 120 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-unveils-49bn-drinks-giant-peranel-in-portfolio-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-unveils-49bn-drinks-giant-peranel-in-portfolio-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestl&eacute;'s half-year 2026 results reveal rising sales momentum and improving volumes, but a sharp decline in net profit. The food giant reported organic growth of 3.6%, strengthened performance in emerging markets and continued portfolio reshaping, while maintaining its full-year outlook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestls-turnaround-gains-momentum-despite-profit-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestls-turnaround-gains-momentum-despite-profit-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[EFSA has lowered the safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), citing new evidence of thyroid effects, as regulators weigh measures to limit consumer exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/efsa-slashes-tfa-safety-limits-amid-food-contamination-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/efsa-slashes-tfa-safety-limits-amid-food-contamination-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unilever-McCormick merger: Anti-trust consultation begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The merger between Unilever and McCormick has already generated its fair share of controversy. Now, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened up a consultation on the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/unilever-mccormick-merger-anti-trust-consultation-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/unilever-mccormick-merger-anti-trust-consultation-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO shuffle at Syngenta nets ADM a new executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[ADM named Jeff Rowe, formerly CEO of agriculture company Syngenta Group, to serve in its newly-created role of executive vice president and chief operating officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/ceo-shuffle-at-syngenta-nets-adm-a-new-executive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/ceo-shuffle-at-syngenta-nets-adm-a-new-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can women’s hydration escape the sachet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powdered supplements dominate the women&rsquo;s wellness beverage category, but Greater Than sees an opportunity to bring the trend into the ready-to-drink segment with its hydration beverage designed for women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/can-womens-hydration-escape-the-sachet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/can-womens-hydration-escape-the-sachet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oreo goes beyond biscuits with major snacking push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mondel&#275;z is expanding Oreo with mini snack bags, new flavours and sharing formats as it looks to grow the brand's presence in the snacking market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/oreo-goes-beyond-biscuits-with-major-snacking-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/oreo-goes-beyond-biscuits-with-major-snacking-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EUDR excludes palm oil waste – how is it used in agriculture?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palm oil waste has been excluded from the scope of the EUDR. While it is difficult to dispose of sustainably, palm oil waste has a wide range of uses in agriculture. It can be converted into fertiliser, compost, biochar, and even feed for animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/eudr-excludes-palm-oil-waste-how-is-it-used-in-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/eudr-excludes-palm-oil-waste-how-is-it-used-in-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why hot weather and chocolate can go together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fridge-friendly nougat, malty ice-cream and a hybrid brownie-chocolate bar &ndash; your summer bites are sortedThe summer heat requires special treatment of chocolate. Few experts would agree with keeping it in the fridge, but sometimes you have to gently shh them and do what feels right. Heist&rsquo;s Milk and Honey Nougat is like a choc-covered torrone morbido: a big slab of milk chocolate covering honey-laced pistachio and almond nougat. It&rsquo;s a disaster in hot weather. But, kept in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/why-hot-weather-and-chocolate-can-go-together/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/why-hot-weather-and-chocolate-can-go-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to turn beetroot leaves into a classic south Indian vegetable dish – recipe | Waste not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simple spices, fresh coconut and a handful of lentils or nuts is enough to transform leaves normally destined for the compostPoriyal is south India&rsquo;s version of sauteed spiced vegetables, and it can be made with just about any vegetable, though green beans or a leafy green such as spinach, moringa or amaranth are most commonly used. The vegetables are fried with onions and spices, a spoon of urad dal is added for texture (if you don&rsquo;t have urad dal, a handful of cashews makes a delic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/how-to-turn-beetroot-leaves-into-a-classic-south-indian-vegetable-dish-recipe-waste-not/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/how-to-turn-beetroot-leaves-into-a-classic-south-indian-vegetable-dish-recipe-waste-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does ‘alcohol-free’ really mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK no- and low-alcohol beer sales are soaring as brewers push for a change to alcohol-free labelling rules and ministers weigh public health concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/what-does-alcohol-free-really-mean/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/what-does-alcohol-free-really-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers are moving beyond the traditional three-meal day, with data revealing a rise in spontaneous snacking, meal replacement and demand for functional foods, creating new opportunities for brands and retailers to rethink innovation and merchandising strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/from-three-square-meals-to-the-snack-universe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/from-three-square-meals-to-the-snack-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical, Mexican-style and Middle Eastern: Ravinder Bhogal’s fruit salad recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget the underpowered, ready-made offerings of food chains: these vibrant mixes are bursting with fruit and notes of florals, citrus and spiceMost of our experiences with fruit salad are dull: straight out of a can in saccharine syrup or unripe, slippery, unidentifiable chunks hastily bought from a sandwich chain when you&rsquo;re trying to be healthy. The best ones, however, are life-enhancing and made fresh at home. And, with summer offering up a bounty of ripeness, now is the best time to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/tropical-mexican-style-and-middle-eastern-ravinder-bhogals-fruit-salad-recipes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/tropical-mexican-style-and-middle-eastern-ravinder-bhogals-fruit-salad-recipes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utz to go private in $2.9 billion Intersnack deal as shares surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intersnack is buying half of Utz Brands for $2.9B, taking the company private and boosting its presence in the US snack market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/utz-to-go-private-in-29-billion-intersnack-deal-as-shares-surge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/utz-to-go-private-in-29-billion-intersnack-deal-as-shares-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The future of snacking lies between function and indulgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[As consumers increasingly seek products that satisfy both functional needs and indulgent cravings, brands that successfully combine function, fuel and fun stand to capture the next phase of snack category growth, according to Circana&rsquo;s findings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/the-future-of-snacking-lies-between-function-and-indulgence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/the-future-of-snacking-lies-between-function-and-indulgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter from the editor: The next chapter for specialty food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the biggest trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show, from gut health and protein to pantry staples, retail strategy and evolving consumer demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/letter-from-the-editor-the-next-chapter-for-specialty-food/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/letter-from-the-editor-the-next-chapter-for-specialty-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef tallow market heats up as CPG brands ditch seed oils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global beef tallow market is expanding as food brands reformulate snacks and bars without seed oils, tapping clean-label demand and legacy fats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/beef-tallow-market-heats-up-as-cpg-brands-ditch-seed-oils/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/beef-tallow-market-heats-up-as-cpg-brands-ditch-seed-oils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As retail buyers demand more, seafood suppliers rethink their approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[As seafood importer and supplier Supreme Crab &amp; Seafood looks to expand its retail footprint, company leaders believe the same model that helped them build a global seafood operation, control the supply chain, invest in product innovation and adapt to changing market demands will continue to drive retail growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/as-retail-buyers-demand-more-seafood-suppliers-rethink-their-approach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/as-retail-buyers-demand-more-seafood-suppliers-rethink-their-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestl&eacute; to close its Di&oacute;sgy&#337;r factory in Hungary by December 2026 as demand for seasonal confectionery declines, raising fresh questions about consumer trends and manufacturing in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-to-shut-chocolate-factory-as-seasonal-demand-drops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-to-shut-chocolate-factory-as-seasonal-demand-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[101 uses for an empty vanilla pod | Kitchen aide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those expensive pods will bring their heavenly aroma to syrups, compotes, baked goods, desserts &ndash; and even your underwear drawerCan you do anything with vanilla pods once you&rsquo;ve scraped out the seeds? They&rsquo;re so expensive.<br />
Jo, by email<br />
&ldquo;I put them in my knicker drawer,&rdquo; says Sarah Lemanski, owner of Nova Bakehouse in Leeds. &ldquo;They scent it nicely, that&rsquo;s for sure.&rdquo; But, culinarily speaking, and beyond custards and the like, Lemanski often uses them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/101-uses-for-an-empty-vanilla-pod-kitchen-aide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/101-uses-for-an-empty-vanilla-pod-kitchen-aide/</guid></item></channel></rss>