Food awards product judging goes ahead in April
Following the recent Government announcement confirming the easing of lockdown arrangements, product judging for the FMT Food Industry Awards, which had previously been postponed, will now take place during the week commencing 19th April 2021. Delivery of all...
FDF “disappointed” in Covid-19 exit strategy
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) says it is disappointed with the Government’s Covid-19 roadmap which will see hospitality and foodservice venues remain shut until at least 12th April. Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined his Covid-19 exit strategy yesterday 22nd...
Britain could ban EU mineral water in response to shellfish block
Ministers are reportedly considering a potential ban on seed potato imports and mineral water from the EU following the decision to ban exports of certain shellfish products from UK waters. The Telegraph newspaper has alleged that Government ministers are looking at a...
Pilgrim’s UK pledges funding for school meals
Pilgrim’s UK, one of the UK’s largest pork suppliers, has pledged £60,000 of funding to ensure schoolchildren across the UK receive free meals during lockdown and the school holidays. The business has donated £5,000 to local schools near each of its 12 sites across...
Food manufacturers should prepare for increased nutritive scrutiny
Food manufacturers should prepare for increased scrutiny over nutritive claims following growing commitments from retailers to move towards selling healthier products, according to food safety certification firm, Lloyd’s Register.