Cofresh wins Queen’s Award for International Trade

Cofresh wins Queen’s Award for International Trade

Leicester-based Cofresh has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Continuous Growth in overseas sales over the last six years. Since 2015, Cofresh’s overseas sales have grown almost eight-fold, exporting to over 50...
Nestlé proposes changes to UK confectionery manufacturing

Nestlé proposes changes to UK confectionery manufacturing

Nestlé is proposing changes to adapt its confectionery manufacturing for the future with a £29.4 million investment at its factories in York and Halifax and the proposed closure of its Fawdon site towards the end of 2023. The company said that regrettably, these...
Former Sainsbury’s boss invests in Snappy Group

Former Sainsbury’s boss invests in Snappy Group

The Snappy Group, the technology platform that connects consumers with their local businesses, has announced that Justin King CBE has become a senior adviser to the company and made a significant investment in the business. It is envisaged that King will join the...
Warning not to shut small businesses out of EU-UK Trade Agreement

Warning not to shut small businesses out of EU-UK Trade Agreement

Following the publication of ONS trade data earlier this month for February 2021, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has produced its second Food and Drink Trade snapshot this year, looking at trade between the UK and EU for the month of February 2021. Key points...