Major retailer commits to supporting bakery skills
Scottish Bakers has announced a partnership with Tesco to run Apprenticeship Standards at Level 2 in their from-scratch bakeries.
Kerry to sell its Sweet Ingredients portfolio to IRCA
Kerry Group plc is looking to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to IRCA for a consideration of €500 million.
Irish food and drink exports to UK reach record high
Bord Bia reports the value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports to the UK increased by 20% to €5.4 billion in 2022.
Controls on meat imports must be in place next year, says NFU Scotland
Chair of NFU Scotland’s pigs committee, Jamie Wyllie called for measures verifying the health and safety of meat products to be delivered in a year’s time.
Seafood growth contributes to Hilton Food Group strong Christmas activity
A strong Christmas trading period has been reported by Hilton Food Group plc with growth across its global divisions, according to the manufacturer’s update on full year activity.
Food sales drive growth for Tesco over festive period
Tesco’s latest trading update has confirmed a strong performance driven by what it describes as a focus on value and quality, with particular strength in fresh food.