The Takeaway - April 2025
Welcome to the April edition of The Takeaway!
Why food and drink manufacturers need to embrace - rather than fear - artificial intelligence
There is a clear thirst to understand more about artificial intelligence and its application in the F&B manufacturing workplace – and both learning and business optimisation can begin with front line workers, says QAD Redzone
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Top bakery trends of 2025
What are the key trends driving innovation and NPD across the bakery category in 2025?.
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Oat milk rises to top as Britain’s preferred plant-based drink
UK brands are finding ever-inventive ways to quench consumers’ thirst for non-dairy alternatives.
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Aldi pledges to fund 125 beach cleans in 2025
Aldi is supporting its partnership with the Marine Conservation Society by pledging to fund 125 beach cleans in 2025.
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Scientists create lab-grown chunks of chicken in 'breakthrough' that could pave way for larger cuts of meat
No cultivated meat products have yet been approved for humans to eat in the UK. But that's about to change.
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Birds Eye rolls out solar-powered refrigerated trailers
Frozen food firm Birds Eye is rolling out two new solar-powered refrigerated trailers as part of its partnership with European shipping and logistics firm DFDS and British sustainable-powered refrigeration specialists Sunswap.
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TikTok trend for ‘Dubai chocolate’ causes international shortage of pistachios
High-end bar with Middle East-style nut filling is rationed in shops as price of raw kernels surges.
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Tesco gives customers the chance to support food allergy research with Free From product purchases
During Allergy Awareness Week (21st - 28th April), supermarket giant will donate money from purchases of its Free From range to The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
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