<?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>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Lindt chairman rules out resignation following shock CEO exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindt &amp; Sprüngli chairman Ernst Tanner says former CEO Adalbert Lechner's early departure was aimed at providing planning certainty, as the company begins its search for a permanent successor while ruling out his own exit and any group-wide job cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/lindt-chairman-rules-out-resignation-following-shock-ceo-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/lindt-chairman-rules-out-resignation-following-shock-ceo-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump tariffs challenged: Cheese importer case follows similar Burlap &amp; Barrel bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Jersey cheese importer Gellert Global Group is challenging the Trump administration’s Canada tariffs, arguing the president improperly invoked a seldom-used provision of the Tariff Act of 1930 - adding to the growing roster of companies suing the government for unlawful tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/trump-tariffs-challenged-cheese-importer-case-follows-similar-burlap-amp-barrel-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/trump-tariffs-challenged-cheese-importer-case-follows-similar-burlap-amp-barrel-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz, Gerber, Once Upon a Farm are pouring into kids’ hydration]]></title><description><![CDATA[As parents seek lower-sugar functional beverages for children, brands including Capri Sun, Gerber and Once Upon a Farm and are expanding into hydration with electrolyte- and nutrient-enhanced drinks tailored to kids and teens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/kraft-heinz-gerber-once-upon-a-farm-are-pouring-into-kids-hydration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/kraft-heinz-gerber-once-upon-a-farm-are-pouring-into-kids-hydration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are CPG founders of color being undervalued?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On FoodNavigator-USA’s Soup-To-Nuts podcast, :INCLUDED reveals how CPG founders of color drive revenue despite limited funding and face persistent barriers to growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/are-cpg-founders-of-color-being-undervalued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/are-cpg-founders-of-color-being-undervalued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI startups raise $198.7M for marketing, commerce and CPG operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azoma, Profound and Opply raised a combined $198.7 million to expand AI tools for product discovery, marketing and CPG operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/ai-startups-raise-1987m-for-marketing-commerce-and-cpg-operations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/ai-startups-raise-1987m-for-marketing-commerce-and-cpg-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond cocoa: The race to futureproof chocolate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of chocolate is evolving as cocoa alternatives, AI and new ingredient solutions help manufacturers navigate volatility, affordability and supply challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/beyond-cocoa-the-race-to-futureproof-chocolate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/beyond-cocoa-the-race-to-futureproof-chocolate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What diets are consumers following?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The diets consumers follow also shape food and beverage trends, from keto and paleo to vegetarian and vegan. What diets are consumers following?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/what-diets-are-consumers-following/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/what-diets-are-consumers-following/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle East Focus: Gluten-free, local soft drinks and halal rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gluten-free, local soft drinks and halal rules feature in this edition of Middle East Focus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/middle-east-focus-gluten-free-local-soft-drinks-and-halal-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/middle-east-focus-gluten-free-local-soft-drinks-and-halal-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chocolake targets APAC markets as Dubai chocolate trend endures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan’s Chocolake is targeting APAC expansion as premium chocolate demand rises and the Dubai chocolate trend drives interest in pistachio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/chocolake-targets-apac-markets-as-dubai-chocolate-trend-endures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/chocolake-targets-apac-markets-as-dubai-chocolate-trend-endures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rethinking snacks: APAC foods for weight management]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Asia-Pacific region’s protein- and fibre-rich ingredients could help manufacturers develop snacks that promote fullness and support weight management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/rethinking-snacks-apac-foods-for-weight-management/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/rethinking-snacks-apac-foods-for-weight-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reese’s Christmas rollout signals new confectionery playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hershey expands Reese’s for Christmas with Advent calendars, selection boxes and festive favourites. The launch highlights key confectionery trends including seasonal innovation, larger sharing formats and the growing power of trusted brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/reeses-christmas-rollout-signals-new-confectionery-playbook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/reeses-christmas-rollout-signals-new-confectionery-playbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Mills, Archer and Conagra beef up their meat snack portfolios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore new meat sticks from General Mills, Archer and Conagra, including Epic Wagyu beef, oven-roasted chicken and Slim Jim Cheese Mode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/general-mills-archer-and-conagra-beef-up-their-meat-snack-portfolios/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/general-mills-archer-and-conagra-beef-up-their-meat-snack-portfolios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protein chips attract funding amid competitive protein-snackscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilde, known for turning chicken into protein chips, landed a $40 million investment from S2G Investments as competition intensifies in the booming protein-snacking category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/protein-chips-attract-funding-amid-competitive-protein-snackscape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/protein-chips-attract-funding-amid-competitive-protein-snackscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPF labeling could cost $14.2bn annually, study estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study estimates mandatory UPF labeling could cost $14.2bn annually and affect 72% of packaged foods, as industry warns of added costs and legal risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/upf-labeling-could-cost-142bn-annually-study-estimates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/upf-labeling-could-cost-142bn-annually-study-estimates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danone joins Nestlé and Coca-Cola in labelling changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danone joins Nestlé and Coca-Cola in revising plastic bottle recycling claims following a European Commission crackdown on potential greenwashing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/danone-joins-nestl-and-coca-cola-in-labelling-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/danone-joins-nestl-and-coca-cola-in-labelling-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High protein won’t last forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high protein trend is all encompassing, spreading to nearly every corner of the food industry. But trends come and go. Food companies must be prepared for a time when such a trend is no longer so widespread.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/high-protein-wont-last-forever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/high-protein-wont-last-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nestlé factory closure signals new era of industry consolidation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestlé's Solon factory closure highlights the food giant's drive to streamline manufacturing operations, reflecting a wider industry trend towards consolidating production, improving efficiency and adapting facilities to changing consumer demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-factory-closure-signals-new-era-of-industry-consolidation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/nestl-factory-closure-signals-new-era-of-industry-consolidation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy or ultra-processed? Why snack ratings disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nutrition scores, non-UPF labels and app ratings can clash. What should food manufacturers prioritise when reformulating products and making health claims?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/healthy-or-ultra-processed-why-snack-ratings-disagree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/healthy-or-ultra-processed-why-snack-ratings-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packaging Happenings: McVitie’s China, Aussie labels and mini drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[McVitie’s China, Aussie labels and mini drinks feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/packaging-happenings-mcvities-china-aussie-labels-and-mini-drinks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/packaging-happenings-mcvities-china-aussie-labels-and-mini-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fermented food and drink: Europe has a clear favourite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's fermented food habits revealed: New research shows fermented dairy dominates consumption, while plant-based alternatives remain low in intake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/fermented-food-and-drink-europe-has-a-clear-favourite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/food/fermented-food-and-drink-europe-has-a-clear-favourite/</guid></item></channel></rss>