QR codes are ubiquitous in fmcg. Now advances in tech are offering brands new ways to connect and communicate via packaging. But is it all it's cracked up to be?

Old El Paso has extended its range of fajita seasoning mixes to offer “even more choice” to shoppers. Smoky BBQ Extra Mild 35g and Fiery Chili & Tomato Hot 25g (rsp: £1.25 each) have rolled into major ...

Food companies must accelerate a switch towards plant-based diets to tackle climate change and reduce the extinction risk to nature, a new report by the Food Foundation has claimed. It also warns the ...

TGI Fridays has seen a jump in covers and grill sales one month after its relaunch and menu overhaul. Last month, the restaurant chain unveiled a full brand reset, unveiling a new menu with 50% of ...

Can a typical household get by shopping exclusively at variety discounters? And what savings might be in store? With the help of the Phillips family from Rochester, Denise van Outen investigated in ...

Aldi and Lidl ’s battle to be the highest-paying supermarket appears to once again be erupting into a bidding war, with the latter the latest to lay its hand. From 1 September, Lidl is increasing ...

More than 100 large supermarkets are said to be at risk of closure thanks to plans to increase business rates for the largest properties from next year. About 50 of Sainsbury’s 600 supermarkets will ...

Carlsberg ’s sales grew 18% in the first half of the year after its recent acquisition of Britvic made up for several struggles including the loss of its licence to brew San Miguel. Revenue hit ...

UK dairy producers have been handed an export boost worth up to £250m over the next five years after the government negotiated the prevention of a new trade barrier in Egypt. The north African country ...

Crosta Mollica has unveiled a range of chilled, Roman-style pizzas and a trio of dough bites. Called Collezione Romana, the range maintains “the essence and flavour” of Crosta Mollica’s core ...

Gregg Wallace and John Torode have been given their marching orders in less-than-favourable circumstances. Yet the BBC is still thrusting series 21 of MasterChef (BBC One, 6 August, 8pm) into a ...

Dr Oetker has mounted a challenge to Crosta Mollica, unveiling a “restaurant quality”, Neapolitan-style, frozen pizza range. Made with triple-fermented dough, Suprema will debut this month in three ...