Tesco announces £5m grant programme to boost school funds for extra food and healthy activities
Tesco says UK school children will benefit from £5 million in grants to help give them “a healthier, more active and stronger start in life.”
UK farming unions demand industry is recognised in ETII scheme
Farmers call on UK Government to recognise food security concerns and to extend the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry scheme (ETII).
M&S to close 67 stores and open more food outlets
M&S has announced it is to close up to 67 stores but will be opening up to 104 food stores, some of which will be in the same areas as those which it will be closing.
Morrisons launches cost-cutting programme to tackle cost-of-living
Morrisons has plans for a three-year £700 million cost savings programme to keep prices down and engage and retain consumers.
CPTPP trade agreement reached
The UK Government has substantially concluded negotiations on the UK’s accession to a free trade agreement including 11 member nations.
Sterling Crew is new president of Institute of Food Science and Technology
The Institute of Food Science and Technology has elected Sterling Crew as its new President.