Supermarkets hit out at NI food shortages
In a letter to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, Supermarket chiefs have called for ‘urgent intervention’ to prevent further disruption to Northern Ireland food supplies. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Iceland, Co-Op and Marks & Spencer have teamed up to...
Nomad Foods in talks with Fortenova over potential takeover
Following its acquisition of Findus Switzerland, Nomad Foods Limited has begun negotiations to takeover Fortenova Group’s Frozen Food Business Group (FFBG). The deal would see Nomad Foods also acquire other frozen brands, including Ledo and Frikom. With a frozen food...
Consumers prioritise on food treats during pandemic
Familiar tastes and nostalgic flavours will become the biggest food trend this year as consumers continue to lend themselves to treating during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to ingredients company Kerry Taste and Nutrition’s annual Taste Charts for 2021. The report...
Ocado faces shortages during third lockdown
Online retailer Ocado has warned its customers that it may face shortages of certain products during the current coronavirus lockdown. In an email, the company explained that changes to the UK supply chain had affected its suppliers and that there may be shortages of...