New chairman appointed at 2 Sisters Food Group

New chairman appointed at 2 Sisters Food Group

Former CEO of the Co-op Group, Richard Pennycook, has been appointed as the new chariman for 2 Sisters Food Group. The appointment comes after Lord Charles Allen of Kensington announced his retirement from the position. Lord Allen will be succeeded in early 2020 by...
Nestlé to invest £1.59bn into recyclable plastics

Nestlé to invest £1.59bn into recyclable plastics

Nestlé has announced it is to invest £1.59bn into sustainable packaging solutions. The food and drink company will begin a move away from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and has committed £1.59bn to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable...
Greenyard Frozen helps create 80,000 meals for vulnerable people

Greenyard Frozen helps create 80,000 meals for vulnerable people

A fruit and veg producer is helping vulnerable people across the UK by using excess carrots and sending them to food charity FareShare. Greenyard Frozen has created 80,000 meals by recycling food waste from purple carrots before distributing them to a network of...
Agriculture bill aims to reward British farmers

Agriculture bill aims to reward British farmers

The Government has announced its latest agriculture bill, which promises to reward British farmers by moving away from EU policy. The bill will aim to strike a balance between food production and protecting the environment, while also seeking to take back control of...
Future trade policy key for dairy sector, says NFU

Future trade policy key for dairy sector, says NFU

Securing free and frictionless trade with the EU and safeguarding British food standards will be crucial for the UK dairy sector to grow, according to NFU vice president Stuart Roberts. Roberts has been speaking to delegates at the Semex Conference – the first big...