<?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>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:24:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Nestlé: Coffee sustainability key to avoiding cocoa-like crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestl&eacute; shares its strategy to secure supply, boost sustainability and avoid sharp price hikes in major brands like Nescafe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-coffee-sustainability-key-to-avoiding-cocoa-like-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-coffee-sustainability-key-to-avoiding-cocoa-like-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Right Now: PepsiCo in Iraq, Kirin biotic drinks and Coke in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[PepsiCo in Iraq, Kirin biotic drinks, Coke in China and more social media trending news in this edition of Hot Right Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/hot-right-now-pepsico-in-iraq-kirin-biotic-drinks-and-coke-in-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/hot-right-now-pepsico-in-iraq-kirin-biotic-drinks-and-coke-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby food still has a sugar problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baby food's sugar problem persists, with new research highlighting concerns over fruit pouches, free sugars and slow progress on reformulation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/baby-food-still-has-a-sugar-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/baby-food-still-has-a-sugar-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mars pumps $13m into future talent and farmer resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mars Impact Fund invests over $13m in global community programmes, backing farmer livelihoods, healthcare access, youth education and animal welfare initiatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/mars-pumps-13m-into-future-talent-and-farmer-resilience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/mars-pumps-13m-into-future-talent-and-farmer-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could an EU UPF definition look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An EU definition of ultra-processed foods remains, at this moment, a hypothetical. The EU is exploring the topic, but it has not even committed to developing a definition. Yet there is some indication of what a definition could look like, should one be drawn up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/what-could-an-eu-upf-definition-look-like/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/what-could-an-eu-upf-definition-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McVitie’s, Snickers, Cadbury and Cheez-It turn snacks into something bigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[McVitie&rsquo;s, Snickers, Cadbury, Cheez-It and five more brands are using unusual launches to create experiences, enter markets and engage shoppers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/mcvities-snickers-cadbury-and-cheez-it-turn-snacks-into-something-bigger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/mcvities-snickers-cadbury-and-cheez-it-turn-snacks-into-something-bigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Science vs politics: Kiwi’s long road to EU health-claim approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zespri&rsquo;s landmark EU health claim approval for green kiwifruit marks the first authorized health claim for a fresh fruit, following more than 15 years of research and a positive EFSA scientific opinion on its ability to contribute to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency. Bregt Raus of Altius and Luca Bucchini of Hylobates Consulting highlighted the challenges of securing whole-food health claims in Europe, including lengthy regulatory reviews, EU comitology delays, strict sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/science-vs-politics-kiwis-long-road-to-eu-health-claim-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/science-vs-politics-kiwis-long-road-to-eu-health-claim-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut and Arla launch ambitious decarbonisation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut and Arla Foods launch three-year collaboration to decarbonise the dairy supply chain, starting with skimmed milk powder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/barry-callebaut-and-arla-launch-ambitious-decarbonisation-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/barry-callebaut-and-arla-launch-ambitious-decarbonisation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barilla&rsquo;s Goodles acquisition reflects growing health food M&amp;A trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barilla&rsquo;s acquisition of Goodles follows a familiar formula of pairing startup innovation with multinational scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/barillarsquos-goodles-acquisition-reflects-growing-health-food-mampa-trend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/barillarsquos-goodles-acquisition-reflects-growing-health-food-mampa-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swizzels takes crossover craze to next level with fragrance launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[British confectionery giant Swizzels has teamed up with Spanish home fragrance specialist Cristalinas to launch a range of sweet-inspired diffusers and room sprays, bringing the scents of its iconic confectionery brands into the home fragrance category in a nostalgic cross-category collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/swizzels-takes-crossover-craze-to-next-level-with-fragrance-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/swizzels-takes-crossover-craze-to-next-level-with-fragrance-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The top 3 areas winning private label right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Private label&rsquo;s transition from a generic staple to rivalling national brand aligns with broader consumer preferences towards premium wellness products according to Spins data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/the-top-3-areas-winning-private-label-right-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/the-top-3-areas-winning-private-label-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPGs could get relief from packaging claims patchwork, but with strings attached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two bipartisan bills could give CPGs national standards for packaging claims, replacing a patchwork of state requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/cpgs-could-get-relief-from-packaging-claims-patchwork-but-with-strings-attached/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/cpgs-could-get-relief-from-packaging-claims-patchwork-but-with-strings-attached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbell’s Co slashes dividend, cuts jobs and raises prices in $500M savings push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campbell&rsquo;s cuts jobs, closes plants and slashes its dividend as it launches a $500 million savings plan after another weak quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/campbells-co-slashes-dividend-cuts-jobs-and-raises-prices-in-500m-savings-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/campbells-co-slashes-dividend-cuts-jobs-and-raises-prices-in-500m-savings-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Food’s Big Reset: Why the industry’s changing faster than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Food is undergoing a major transformation as rising costs, private label growth, shifting consumer demand and investor pressure force companies to rethink portfolios, leadership and growth strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/big-foods-big-reset-why-the-industrys-changing-faster-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/big-foods-big-reset-why-the-industrys-changing-faster-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI identifies nearly 800 plant proteins for next generation of meat substitutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plant-based meat sector is in search of new enzymes, which can improve functionality, solve challenges around texture and stability, and meet clean label demands. Researchers have developed an AI that can predict which plant proteins would work as enzymes, cutting down the costly trial-and-error process of finding them manually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/ai-identifies-nearly-800-plant-proteins-for-next-generation-of-meat-substitutes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/ai-identifies-nearly-800-plant-proteins-for-next-generation-of-meat-substitutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are consumers right to be concerned about food prices?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer confidence about affordability remains low, and many worry about food prices - indeed, food is prominent in concerns about the cost-of-living more generally. Yet are consumers right to be worried about food prices?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/are-consumers-right-to-be-concerned-about-food-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/are-consumers-right-to-be-concerned-about-food-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand New: PepsiCo in Iraq, Carlsberg alliance and Kirin’s catch-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[PepsiCo in Iraq, Carlsberg alliance and Kirin&rsquo;s catch-22 feature in this edition of Brand New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/brand-new-pepsico-in-iraq-carlsberg-alliance-and-kirins-catch-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/brand-new-pepsico-in-iraq-carlsberg-alliance-and-kirins-catch-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 ingredients European food manufacturers are quietly falling out of love with]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food makers are replacing once-essential ingredients as clean-label demands, supply risks and rising costs reshape food formulation strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/7-ingredients-european-food-manufacturers-are-quietly-falling-out-of-love-with/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/7-ingredients-european-food-manufacturers-are-quietly-falling-out-of-love-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;M&rsquo;s gets Practical Magic makeover as confectionery collaboration trend heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mars' M&amp;M's has teamed up with Practical Magic 2 for a limited-edition Halloween activation featuring exclusive designs, spells and social content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/mampmrsquos-gets-practical-magic-makeover-as-confectionery-collaboration-trend-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/mampmrsquos-gets-practical-magic-makeover-as-confectionery-collaboration-trend-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next retail media win may not come from Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands that expand beyond Amazon are finding stronger profit returns in display and video, offering a blueprint for marketers looking to get more from their RMN budgets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/the-next-retail-media-win-may-not-come-from-amazon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/the-next-retail-media-win-may-not-come-from-amazon/</guid></item></channel></rss>