All news on the topic: Food & drink industry

A Colorado man has filed what appears to be the first lawsuit against McDonald’s over an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others.

New scheme to improve recycling rates and tackle pollution was pushed back by Tories after industry complaints

Chinatown’s renowned Wong Kei prosecuted for food hygiene offences and fined more than £40,000

Number of pubs open fell to 39,096 by end of June and experts say tax rises in 2025 could result in more closures

The cost of soft drinks, beer, and kettles is expected to rise due to a scheme that transfers recycling fees to producers.

Policy devised under the Conservatives to be reviewed after warnings of potential chaos for producers and suppliers

US fast-food firm to open more than 200 restaurants as part of £1bn plan that will focus on high street locations

ABM, owned by the billionaire Coates family, was also named and shamed for not paying staff the minimum wage

Tomato and pepper growers call for UK to strike deal with EU to avoid disruption and duplicate testing

Union claims Whitbread, which also owns Premier Inn, has not consulted properly with restaurant staff