Aug 16, 2018 | News, Vegetable Processing
Chemicals produced by vegetables including kale, cabbage and broccoli could help maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer, according to a recent study. Research conducted by the Francis Crick Institute involved feeding mice a diet rich in indole-3-carbinol...
Aug 16, 2018 | Brexit, Dairy, News
The UK’s largest supermarkets have issued a stark warning that a no-deal Brexit would force up the price of the average weekly shopping trolley by as much as 12%. According to the retailers, some staples are expected to rise considerably more because of tariffs. For...
Aug 15, 2018 | Awards, News, Red Meat Processing
There is now limited availability for the UK Sausage Week 2018 lunch taking place on 29th October, so organisers are reminding industry members to ensure they do not miss out. There is still time to order tickets, but availability is limited – so it is recommended...
Aug 15, 2018 | Fish Processing, News, Retailing
It is understood that Young’s Seafood is at the centre of a three-way bid battle as the frozen fish manufacturer is set to be sold in a deal worth £200m. Reports from the Daily Telegraph suggest that former private equity owner CapVest, Japan’s Mitsubishi...
Aug 14, 2018 | News, Retailing
Free range egg producers are calling for an immediate price increase from retailers as the cost of feed continues to rise. Dry weather has caused poor crop yields across Europe’s major wheat-growing countries and the knock-on effect is being felt by egg producers with...
