Food, Drink and Nutrition Journalism Articles

Welcome to my portfolio of food and drink journalism articles.

I'm passionate about maintaining high standards within the food and drink industry, writing clear and engaging content which provides an expert voice to this sector. With over a decade of experience in the industry, I offer services ranging from specialist articles, press releases and web content.

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USDA progresses project to assess ‘raised with antibiotics’ market

Consumers and the wider food industry are asking for greater transparency and accountability in placing antibiotics claims on animal-based products.

In recent weeks, several big players and legislative shifts have shaken the manufacturing industry with calls for better antibiotics claims management.

On 14 June, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its Agricultural Research Service (ARS) would partner with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to conduct a n

Healthy acquisition: Mars buys keto and paleo brand

US-based global manufacturer Mars has acquired healthy keto and paleo meal brand Kevin’s Natural Foods, whose products include healthy sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces.

In July 2023, multinational manufacturer Mars announced it has signed an agreement to purchase the health brand Kevin’s Natural Foods, which offers keto and paleo-certified products and dairy, gluten, and soy-free items.

“We are thrilled about joining Mars Food & Nutrition, as it opens new opportunities to reach a broader aud

Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts

Instant coffee brand Nescafé is supporting coffee farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices, according to a recent supply chain assessment by Rainforest Alliance that highlighted “encouraging trends”.

On 6th June 2023, the Nestlé-owned coffee company released its Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report, detailing its progress towards its sustainability goals. The results indicate that farmers are gradually adopting regenerative agricultural practices and improving yields. Regenerative agri

UK consumer trust in supermarkets falls to nine-year-low

Research by UK consumer review organisation, Which?, reports decreasing levels of trust in the food industry, with two-thirds of shoppers feeling ripped off.

Trust in food has dropped to its lowest level in almost a decade, research by Which?, the UK’s self-proclaimed “consumer champion”, details, following its monthly consumer insight tracker.

Which? is urging supermarkets and convenience stores to stock budget varieties of food products to ease the financial burden on consumers, especially a
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