The DIT’s impact assessment on the UK’s recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia estimates financial blows for the agriculture, fishery and semi-processed food sectors.
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has warned of more disruption to food supplies when new UK import rules take effect on 1st January.
Kantar’s latest market share data shows shoppers are reverting back to pre-pandemic habits of “practical, easier, time-saving ways of preparing meals”, with growth in chilled fish substantially driven by convenience.
Seafood Scotland has been awarded funding from Scottish training schemes “to support onshore activities of seafood businesses across the country, upskilling and training employees to support company growth.”
The manufacturer of brands such as Hobnobs, Jaffa Cakes and Penguins has said that the increasing costs of labour, raw ingredients and staff absences could see biscuit prices soar.
The Institute for Food Science and Technology (IFST) has announced that it has been granted permission by the Privy Council to petition to become a chartered body.