UK food sector to benefit from export opportunities, says Defra
Defra has announced that British food producers will benefit from export opportunities estimated to be worth nearly £100 million.
FSA finds “no evidence” that removing nitrites makes processed meat safer
The Food Standards Agency met with pressure group Coalition Against Nitrites, rejecting its aim to remove nitrites from foods.
Bernard McAuley appointed Bako managing director
Ingredients supplier Bako has appointed Bernard McAuley as its managing director, as the company aims to expand across the UK and Ireland bakery and foodservice markets.
PTF finds “unusual pressures” impacting UK food supply chain
In a submission to a cross party Parliamentary group, the Provision Trade Federation has set out that the UK Government “must take food supply more seriously”.
The Provision Trade Benevolent Institution marks its 190th year
One of Britain’s oldest benevolent societies, the Provision Trade Benevolent Institution is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year.
Supermarkets urge Chancellor to address “industry tax burden”
UK supermarkets have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a letter organised by the British Retail Consortium, urging her to exclude shops from the proposed business rates surtax.