Major grocers account for more than two thirds of all spending over Christmas
For the four weeks up to 25th December 2022 take-home grocery sales hit £12.8 billion. The first time the £12 billion mark has been breached, according to Kantar.
HSH Coldstores acquires ACS&T Logistics
HSH Cold Stores Limited has reached agreement to acquire Associated Cold Stores & Transport Limited, a subsidiary of Camellia PLC.
Food Management Today appoints new editor
The new editor of Food Management Today magazine will be Joanna Thomson, currently deputy editor of the title as well as Meat Management magazine.
Increase in seasonal workers visas is a step forward, NFU says
Responding to Defra’s announcement on the Seasonal Workers Scheme, NFU deputy president said the move is “a positive step forward.”
Food standards bodies recall smoked fish products linked to Listeria outbreak
The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning consumers about specific ready-to-eat smoked fish products from Lidl linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes.
£3bn supply chain backlog for food and drink manufacturers, according to new report
Food and drink manufacturers have around £3billion of business backing up due to blockages in the supply chain, according to a new report from Barclays Corporate Banking.