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Danone’s £860m takeover of British protein brand Huel cleared by UK watchdog

Dragons’ Den star and podcaster Steven Bartlett was previously a director of Huel

The Independent UK

Danone’s £860m takeover of Huel cleared by UK watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority’s decision came after it launched a preliminary inquiry last month.

Evening Standard

Food industry calls on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority

A letter signed by more than 100 organisations warns that the next food shock is ‘not a question of if, but when’.

Evening Standard

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Tesco and Sainsbury’s urge Burnham to make food security a priority after farmers warn of shortages

UK food prices are on track to be 50 per cent higher by November compared to levels at the start of the cost-of-living crisis in mid-2021, a think tank has said

The Independent UK

‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules

Exclusive: Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been brought against governments in five countries since 2010

The Guardian - UK

Volvic to appeal after French court rules green claims were misleading

The bottled water brand Volvic has been found guilty of “misleading commercial practices” by the Paris Commercial Court over environmental claims made on its mineral water bottles, including that they were “carbon neutral” or “100 percent recyclable”.

Radio France Internationale

‘Climate-neutral’ milk to solar-powered factories: How meat and dairy giants greenwash their image

Study finds most of the claims made by 33 of the largest meat and dairy companies can be categorised as misleading, unverifiable or unsupported by evidence

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Dame Judi Dench pleads with council to reject bottling plant on woodland

North Yorkshire Council has received more than 1,000 objections to the scheme.

Evening Standard

Idris Elba-backed firm Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal

Co-founder Julian Hearn and actor likely to get big payday after takeover by French group

The Guardian - UK

Huel eyes international expansion in new deal with Danone

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The Independent UK

Food and drink giant to acquire British meal replacement company Huel

The Hertfordshire-based company founded in 2015 sells powders, snack bars and drinks

The Independent UK

Danone to buy British nutrition firm Huel

The companies have not disclosed the value of the deal but the Financial Times reported that it values Huel at about one billion euros (£870 million).

Evening Standard

Nestle issues baby formula update after massive recall across 60 countries

Health chiefs confirmed 36 reports of children with symptoms of toxin poisoning linked to recent recalls

The Independent UK

Nestle ramps up baby formula production amid contamination recall

The food giant has increased production to 24 hours a day at five factories in France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

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Latest industry retreat from Nutri-Score highlights need for smarter food health approach

In early February, a quiet but consequential signal emerged from Germany’s food sector, with new Foodwatch analysis revealing that 33 F&B companies have withdrawn the Nutri-Score label from all or part of their portfolios. From global brands like PepsiCo and Danone-owned Alpro to familiar local names such as Harry Brot,…

The Independent UK

Chocolate treat recalled over plastic choking fears

Some batches of Pitch chocolate-filled brioches are affected by the recall

The Independent UK

Aptamil and Cow & Gate baby formulas recalled over toxin poisoning fears

The Food Standards Agency confirmed this week that dozens of children suffered symptoms of toxin poisoning

The Independent UK

Danone recalls further batches of baby formula over toxin concerns

There have been more than 30 confirmed reports of children with symptoms of toxin poisoning linked to recent recalls by Danone and Nestle.

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Evening Standard

Danone product recall: What are batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate baby formula withdrawn over child poisoning concerns?

Batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate baby formula in new warning after more than 30 children exhibit symptoms of toxin poisoning linked to recent recalls

The Guardian - UK

UK health body says 36 cases of toxin poisoning linked to baby formula

Clinical reports show the children had consumed batches of recently recalled products, UKHSA says

Evening Standard

Dozens of children suffer toxin poisoning symptoms linked to baby formula recall

Cereulide, which can cause nausea and vomiting, has been detected in ingredients from a supplier in China for many infant formula makers

The Guardian - UK

FSA confirms presence of toxin in some Nestlé SMA baby formula products

Nestlé has already recalled several batches due to concerns they may trigger nausea and vomiting

Euronews

Danone, Nestlé shares continue to slide after baby formula warnings

The companies have warned parents to stop using specific batches of formula over concerns they contain the toxin cereulide.

The Independent UK

Watchdog gives key update after two major brands issue recalls over baby formula

The contaminations originated from a shared third-party ingredient supplier, the Food Standards Agency said

Evening Standard

Separate recalls of baby formula by Nestle and Danone traced to shared supplier

Both the Nestle SMA and Danone Aptamil recalls originated from a shared third-party ingredient supplier, the Food Standards Agency said.

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