Patisserie Valerie goes into administration

Patisserie Valerie goes into administration

Patisserie Holdings Plc has announced that, as a direct result of significant fraud found in its accounts, the business has gone into administration. The company, known for its cakes and cafés, reports it has been unable to renew its bank facilities, and therefore the...
Ian Wright CBE welcomes EU Settlement Scheme

Ian Wright CBE welcomes EU Settlement Scheme

Ian Wright CBE, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), has welcomed the news that Theresa May will remove the £65 fee EU citizens were going to have to pay to secure the right to continue living in the UK after Brexit. On 21st January, the Prime...
UK Sausage Week 2019 dates confirmed

UK Sausage Week 2019 dates confirmed

It has been confirmed that UK Sausage Week 2019 will be returning on Monday 28th October through to Sunday 3rd November, which is a week later than originally scheduled. YPL Exhibitions & Events has confirmed this is due to the Meatup Show being postponed this...
BFREPA finds ‘gross imbalance’ in egg supply contracts

BFREPA finds ‘gross imbalance’ in egg supply contracts

The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) is seeking to reform supply contracts between farmers and packers after lawyers found terms of agreements appear to be “grossly imbalanced in favour of buyers”. A team of legal experts from Birketts LLP...