John West reports 45.7% profit reduction
UK tinned fish brand John West has reported a 45.7% reduction in gross profits from 2022 for the year ending 31st December 2023.
Scottish Wholesale Association appoints vice president
The Scottish Wholesale Association has appointed foodservice provider Bidfood’s Jon Mack as its new vice president.
Danish Crown to make 500 positions redundant
Global meat producer Danish Crown has announced that it will make around 500 salaried positions redundant as part of “efforts to restore the financial health of the company”.
FSA and FSS urge Government to address industry labour shortages
FSA and FSS have called on Government to work with regulators to address the ongoing shortages of key professionals in the food system.
NFU calls for increased £5.6bn agriculture budget
The National Farmers’ Union has called on Government to back British farming by delivering an agriculture budget of £5.6 billion.
BFFF launches ‘Frozen Food Revolution’ to combat food waste
According to the latest figures on food waste, UK households are binning, on average, the equivalent of eight meals a week.
