All articles by Andy Coyne

Andy Coyne

UK government taken to task on obesity levels, food security

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) concluded there is an “incoherent approach to food policy across government”.

Danone says Renew turnaround strategy working, ups sales guidance

The bottled water group expects like-for-like sales growth to reach 6-7% this year, compared with 4-6% previously.

UK food-and-beverage investors favouring later-stage involvement – research

The top four companies – by money raised – across 2018-2022 accounted for 24.8% of all investment over the last decade.

Danone to look to push through more price hikes

Danone’s first-half revenues benefited from a 6.8% increase in prices across its portfolio.

Australia trade deal will not bring down UK food and drink prices, MPs warn

UK MPs criticised the lack of a deal to protect geographical indications.

Australia trade deal suffered from being rushed, UK politicians say

The report criticised the deal for not protecting UK niche food and drink products.

Indian dairy major Amul ‘urges government to delay plastic straws ban’

Amul sells billions of small dairy cartons with plastic straws attached every year.