UK Food Sector Impacted by Climate Change; Bloomberg Explains Rising Butter Costs
Key Takeaways
- UK food sector faces climate change impacts, including dried grain fields and reduced sausage roll demand.
- Bloomberg explains rising butter costs due to hot summer, cheese production, and EU/New Zealand cows.
- Odwalla relaunched fruit juices/smoothies in the US, targeting younger consumers with healthy, sustainable beverages.
- Hispatec presented AI for agriculture, including Margaret Professional Assistant, in Santiago, Chile.
- Tyson Foods released Mega Dino Nuggets with 13 grams of protein per serving nationwide.
Top Stories
UK food sector faces climate change impacts.
On July 4, 2025, the UK food sector is experiencing climate change effects, including dried grain fields and weaker demand for sausage rolls. Celia Bergin reported these impacts in the Business of Food newsletter.
Bloomberg explains factors behind rising butter costs.
Bloomberg's Celia Bergin discussed the factors contributing to rising butter costs in a video. The video highlighted the impact of a hot summer, cheese production, and the role of cows in the EU and New Zealand on butter prices.
Odwalla relaunches fruit juices and smoothies.
On July 4, 2025, Odwalla relaunched with a refreshed portfolio of fruit juices and smoothies in the US beverage market. The brand, acquired by Grupo Jumex, aims to target younger consumers with healthy and sustainably produced beverages.
Hispatec presents AI for agriculture in Chile.
On July 4, 2025, Hispatec presented its AI for agriculture, including Margaret Professional Assistant, in Santiago, Chile. The event gathered over 75 executives from the Chilean horticultural sector.
Tyson Foods releases Mega Dino Nuggets.
On July 5, 2025, Tyson Foods announced the release of Tyson Mega Dino Nuggets, containing 13 grams of protein per serving. These are available at grocery stores nationwide.
Eat Well
Dietitian debunks fruit sugar myths.
On July 5, 2025, Rocío Práxedes clarified myths about fruit sugar, emphasizing the benefits of fruit consumption. She recommends about three servings a day (400 grams) and advises consuming whole fruit over juice.
Global Expansion
Wrexham Lager launches in Canada.
Wrexham Lager has launched in Canada, now available in British Columbia Liquor Store locations and licensed retail stores. This expansion follows launches in the US, Australia, Scandinavia, Northern Ireland, and Hungary.
Safety First
FSA publishes guidance on mechanically separated meat.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) published new guidance on mechanically separated meat to help businesses comply with food law. The guidance clarifies the definition and how it should be applied to products, in line with Supreme Court and High Court rulings.