Committee calls for abolition of Shortage Occupation List as food sector roles missed off latest report
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its completed 2023 review of the Shortage Occupation List, suggesting it be scrapped altogether.
Little Moons announces new UK facility after a ‘strong’ financial year
UK dessert brand Little Moons has announced the opening of a new 50,000 sq. ft. production facility in Kettering.
Latest report shows significant increase in food M&A deals
Finance company Oghma Partners has released its latest M&A report, which shows deal volume was up 68.2% when compared to 2022.
Plastics ban now in effect, prohibiting single-use plastic nationwide
As of 1st October, the new regulations banning certain single-use plastics have come into place, restricting the sale of specific food packaging materials.
Walker’s Shortbread reports strong turnover in annual report
Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has seen its annual turnover climb by 16%, rising from £142.4m to £164.6m in a year.
Private-label food items see sales growth as consumers trade down
Supermarket private-label value items are showing good performance in the dairy and red meat sectors.