FDF survey hits out at proposed Government food promotions ban

FDF survey hits out at proposed Government food promotions ban

Feb 4, 2021 | News

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on Government to reconsider restriction on food promotions after its study found that a quarter of consumers use them to help save money on shopping. The survey, which commissioned by the FDF, found that 73% of in-store...
Growth for Avara Foods despite Covid-19 impact

Growth for Avara Foods despite Covid-19 impact

Feb 3, 2021 | News

Food manufacturer Avara Foods saw a strong increase in sales and pre-tax profits for the year ended 31st May 2020, despite spending £6 million on social distancing measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The company reported a year-on-year increase of 5% in turnover...
Grocery sales up by £1 billion in January

Grocery sales up by £1 billion in January

Feb 2, 2021 | News, Retailing

January saw shoppers spend £1 billion more on supermarket food and drink items compared to the same four-week period last year, with take-home grocery sales also rising by 12.2% during the 12 weeks to 24th January 2021, according to Kantar. Sales growth accelerated to...
Food Manufacture magazine to close print edition

Food Manufacture magazine to close print edition

Feb 1, 2021 | News

William Reed Business Publishing is to close its print magazine title Food Manufacture, and it is understood that the final stand-alone print edition is scheduled for the February / March period. Reed confirms that the title will still offer a website. In addition...