Food Industry News
A collection of Food latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Food industry calls on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Food industry giants including Tesco and Danone have…
Food industry calls on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority
Food industry giants including Tesco and Danone have joined charities to call on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority alongside energy and defence. The letter, also signed by Sainsbury's, Aldi, Waitrose and Co-op, charities…
Food industry calls on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority
The letter, also signed by Sainsbury's, Aldi, Waitrose and Co-op, charities including Barnardo's, Amnesty International UK and WWF-UK, health campaigners, investment companies and farming organisations, warns that the next “food…
Nostalgia Strategy Gives Food Brands an Edge
Pizza Hut is embracing elements of its earlier identity, including its iconic red-roof aesthetic many consumers love and remember, reviving a familiar experience. The food & beverage industry has spent decades chasing the next big thing. Consumers…
Unhealthy foods: Should multibuy offers on be banned?
People are being asked for their views on proposals that could see the end of multibuy offers on certain food products which are deemed unhealthy. The Department of Health (DoH) said obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges facing…
Takaichi announces plan to lower consumption tax rate on food to 1%
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a plan at an extraordinary meeting of Liberal Democratic Party executives Thursday to lower the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1% for a two-year period starting next April. The decision came…
Farm to fork: Behind the scenes with farmers producing the food we rely on
The new Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has been talking about the importance of farmers, saying they 'keep the nation fed, act as guardians of our countryside, and are at the heart of our rural communities across the country'. She added:…
Popular fast-food chain open since 1969 closing 350 stores
A major fast food chain will be closing 350 stores after first opening in 1969. Wendy's, has over 7,000 locations worldwide with more than 5,830 stores in the United States. However, as part of its new plan, roughly 350 of these will be shutting…
Burnham urged to make food security a priority after farmers warn of shortages
Major food industry players including Tesco and Danone have joined a broad coalition of charities to demand Andy Burnham makes food security a national priority alongside energy and defence. The letter, also signed by supermarkets Sainsbury's…
Japan Aims to Cut Food Sales Tax to 1% From April 2027
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to cut the sales tax on food to 1% from 8% for two years beginning in April 2027, potentially adding to market concerns about the country's fiscal health. “From the…
Japan to slash sales tax on food as inflation bites
Japan will temporarily slash consumption tax on food from 8% to just 1% starting next April, the prime minister said on Thursday, as her administration seeks to tackle rising inflation. Japan will temporarily slash consumption tax on food from 8%…
These are officially the best cities in the world for street food in 2026
Last month, Time Out released its annual ranking of the world's best cities for food, crowning Lima as the reigning champ for 2026. The list is based on a huge survey of 24,000 urbanites worldwide, in which we asked locals to rate the affordability…
Household food basket rises in July as civil society warns of deepening food insecurity
The index found that the basket rose by R28.11 month-on-month and R87.81 compared with the same month last year, highlighting the continued pressure on low-income households despite relatively subdued headline inflation. Image: Ayanda Ndamane /…
Starbucks' Next Challenge: Making Sure All of Its Food Is Available
Starbucks believes that more cafe labor and behind-the-scenes technology is helping its U.S. customers get their drinks faster. Speedy order fulfillment is key to the coffee giant's turnaround efforts, now in its second year under Chief Executive…
Carbohydrate foods needing clearer nutrition guidance
Consumers and expert-derived nutrition ratings often disagree on the healthfulness of everyday carbohydrate-rich foods, and a new belief-mapping method identifies where clearer research and public health messaging could make the biggest difference.
Receive a Daily briefing on Food Industry News
Get Started