Jul 8, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced VAT cuts by up to 15% for the hospitality sector, as well as meal vouchers, to help the foodservice sector recover from the impact of Covid-19. As part of the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, Sunak said he will be cutting VAT from 20%...
Jul 8, 2020 | Coronavirus, Frozen Foods, News
Sales of frozen food increased by £285m in the last three months according to the latest statistics from Kantar and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF). The growth in sales is currently double the increase in value experienced in the previous 12-week period to...
Jul 6, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Food Standards Scotland is highlighting to food and drink businesses in Scotland to be alert for potential food crime activity in their supply chains, as its Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) is aware, via recent reports, that Covid-19 circumstances have...
Jul 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
An increase in labour costs by up to 15% is affecting the confidence of Britain’s fresh produce industry and risks leaving growers in an unsustainable position, according to a new report. The report by Andersons and jointly funded by the National Farmers’ Union...
Jul 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Organisers behind the food trade show Alimentaria in Barcelona have moved the event to May 2021 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The trade show, which saw over 4,500 companies and 150,000 professional visitors attend its last event in 2018, was originally due to...
Jun 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, Food Hygiene, News, Training and Education
Having just launched its own basic Food safety & Hygiene for Manufacturing online course for those in entry-level positions in food manufacturing, training company Verner Wheelock is offering it completely free of charge for a limited period during lockdown. The...
