Grocery inflation in the UK slowed to 2.1% in the four weeks to 9 August as shoppers bought summer picnic items and ice cream during heatwaves, while relying on deals for nearly a third of all sales.
At Magnum's UK R&D centre, researchers develop innovations like glow-in-the-dark lollies and AI-managed fridges to navigate volatile commodity prices, energy costs, and shifting global trends.
南韓男團SEVENTEEN打造的官方角色MINITEEN，將於8月7日至30日在台中漢神洲際購物廣場開設「Ice Cream with MINITEEN」期間限定快閃店，現場設有拍照區並販售多款冰淇淋主題限定周邊商品。
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, is leading a campaign to regain the brand's independence from parent company Unilever, accusing it of silencing Ben & Jerry's trademark activism and breaching their agreement. The dispute, which includes a lawsuit over support for Gaza and a boycott call, highlights a deep divide over corporate values.
Charley Hull shot a joint-lowest first-round 66 at the Evian Championship, placing her third at five under par. She laughed off suggestions her caddie's ice cream helped her performance, despite sweltering conditions. World number one Nelly Korda struggled, finishing day one in 99th place.
The state FDA suspended the food license of Mumbai's K Rustom & Co ice cream parlour due to serious hygiene violations, including rats, houseflies, and expired products. The iconic establishment faces suspension until deficiencies are rectified.
Mumbai's K Rustom ice cream parlour has had its license suspended by the FDA due to severe hygiene violations, including expired ingredients and live rodents. The popular Churchgate outlet also failed to maintain cold chain standards.
Chinese beverage chain Mixue is struggling in mature markets, with only four stores in Japan three years after launch and a significant closure rate in Hong Kong, indicating challenges beyond its value-for-money strategy.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a look back at 1776 reveals how food defined social class, with the wealthy emulating European cuisine and the enslaved contributing to the foundation of American cooking, as seen through historic sites in Annapolis.
Editors from the Filter team have vetted Prime Day 2026 deals across kitchen, home, sleep, travel, tech, beauty, and fashion, fact-checking prices and personally testing products to recommend genuine savings, with the list updated daily.
A new book by NYT journalists claims White House staff monitored President Trump's trash due to him discarding high-end silverware and leaving food wrappers. The book also details separate bedrooms for Trump and Melania, and their competing desires for White House renovations.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission raided six major ice cream companies, including Akagi Nyugyo and Lotte, on suspicion of colluding to raise product prices beyond raw material cost increases. The companies allegedly coordinated price hikes for years, sparking public anger.
Six major Japanese ice cream manufacturers, including Lotte and Ezaki Glico, are under investigation by the Fair Trade Commission for suspected cartel activity related to price hikes. Consumers express anger and betrayal over potential collusion during a period of rising living costs.
A 16-year-old boy in Italy, Adriano D’Orsi, with a known severe milk allergy, died after eating ice cream. Despite staff awareness and his own vigilance, he suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction, raising questions about cross-contamination and food safety.
Mohan GN, live-in partner of a mother, confessed to hitting his girlfriend's 6-year-old daughter, Vennela, in the stomach and muffling her cries after she spilled ice cream, leading to her death. The mother, Priyanka, is still at large.
南韓人氣團體SEVENTEEN的《Ice Cream with MINITEEN》主題快閃店將於6月5日至28日在台北101登場，以夏日冰淇淋店為靈感，打造夢幻打卡空間，並推出多款限定商品及贈品，吸引粉絲朝聖。
The Ice Cream & Cookie Co. (ICC) introduces "Coconut Pandan" and "Black Sesame" ice cream cookie sandwiches at FamilyMart in Taiwan. Popular "Pistachio" flavor also returns. Promotions include discounts and limited-edition merchandise.
SEVENTEEN's "Ice Cream with MINITEEN" pop-up store, a hit in South Korea, is opening in Taipei 101 from June 5-28, featuring summer-themed character designs and exclusive merchandise.
Seoul Milk Cooperative announced the launch of 'Biyotte Ice Cream,' a product exclusively for the Japanese market, available from May 26th at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide. This move is part of Seoul Milk's localization strategy, aiming to expand the Biyotte brand globally.
Magnum Ice Cream's shares surged up to 18% after Reuters reported Blackstone and CD&R are exploring a potential bid, despite analysts' concerns over growth prospects and cost inflation.
Magnum Ice Cream Company's shares rose 18% after Reuters reported Blackstone and CD&R are exploring a potential bid, six months after its spin-off from Unilever.
The US-Iran conflict is disrupting supply chains for ice cream and chocolate manufacturers in India, with key ingredients like dry fruits and nuts costing 15-22% more than pre-war levels. Companies including Naturals Ice Cream and Mother Dairy have already taken 10% price hikes, while Pascati Chocolates faces 75% higher hazelnut costs. Firms are reluctant to increase prices during peak summer season but warn margins are being squeezed.
