Children’s frozen brand receives investment

Children’s frozen brand receives investment

Nov 20, 2019 | News

Frozen children’s food firm Kiddyum has signed a deal with Albert Bartlett to take a 40 per cent equity stake in the award-winning children’s food company. The investment will support Kiddyum’s growth plans by funding the development of new products and accelerating...
New head of potato exports joins AHDB

New head of potato exports joins AHDB

Nov 19, 2019 | News, Vegetable Processing

The former head of Seafood Scotland has joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to lead on exports for the potato sector. Patrick Hughes has taken on the role of head of Potato Export Development, which will see him work with UK exporters to...
Pladis appoints new chief supply chain officer

Pladis appoints new chief supply chain officer

Nov 18, 2019 | News

Pladis, the snacking company behind global brands including McVitie’s, Godiva and Ulker, has appointed Mario Reis as chief supply chain officer. Reis will be responsible for leading the global supply chain agenda across all Pladis markets and serve as a member of the...
Japan lamb fans get a taste of Wales

Japan lamb fans get a taste of Wales

Nov 14, 2019 | News

Over 30,000 lamb enthusiasts and consumers in Japan enjoyed a taste of PGI Welsh Lamb at a recent lamb festival. The annual Hitsuji Festival held in Nakano, Tokyo is a celebration of good quality lamb. It is organised by the Hitujikajiri Association – a group of 1,700...