Jun 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Retailing
Supermarket Tesco’s sales rose by 9.2% in the first quarter of 2020 as shoppers bought more food during fewer trips throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Group like for like sales for the retailer grew 8.2% to £13.4bn, with the amount being bought also up by 64%,...
Jun 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging dairy farmers to engage with the Government consultation on dairy contracts and speak up for a more effective dairy supply chain, with fairer terms for farmers. The Government has launched the consultation after looking at...
Jun 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, Food Hygiene, News
Scientists at food research institute Campden BRI have developed a new test to assess the effectiveness of cleaning chemicals and disinfection operations on a SARS-CoV-2 surrogate virus. Microbiologist Annette Sansom, who has been leading the project, said: “We have...
Jun 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Sales of lamb and cheese rose by 80% during lockdown thanks to the nations love for kebabs and pizzas, according to estimates by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) analysts. Latest research shows that during lockdown, Chinese, Indian and pizza...
Jun 24, 2020 | Brexit, Coronavirus, News
Defra and the Department of International Trade (DIT) have announced a ‘Bounce Back Plan’ for the agriculture, food and drink industries in order to support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus. The plan consists of a number of trade measures...
Jun 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
A new report says further support from the UK and devolved Governments is vital to sustain manufacturers supplying the hospitality and foodservice market. Over 20 organisations from across the ‘farm-to-fork’ supply chain have warned that food and drink suppliers to...
