May 16, 2018 | News, Retailing
New research from retail consultancy firm Newton indicates that when it comes to choosing a supermarket, price is not a priority for consumers. It’s reported that supermarkets believe ‘price is the priority’, however Newton’s research shows that only 27% of consumers...
May 15, 2018 | Ingredients, News
Coinciding with Coeliac UK’s Awareness Week which runs 14th-20th May 2018, a £750K fund has been opened by the charity, with researchers and businesses able to apply for a share of the funding. The funding is available for three priority themes: better gluten free...
May 15, 2018 | Brexit, Fish Processing, News
Rabobank has warned the price of cod could rise by 18% should the UK leave the European Union without a free trade deal in place. The findings come from Rabobank’s latest report on the UK’s fishing industry, Fishing for Answers II. In the event of a hard Brexit, we...
May 14, 2018 | Ingredients, News, Retailing
Dutch manufacturer Vivera has launched what it claims to be the first 100% plant-based steak to the market which will be sold in Tesco stores across the UK. From 21st May, Tesco will be selling the Vivera Veggie Steak for £2.99 across 460 stores across the UK. This is...
May 14, 2018 | Brexit, News, Poultry Processing, Red Meat Processing, Wholesaling
With Red Tractor being a main foundation for British agriculture, it is urging the Government to ensure that food production is at the forefront and being made a priority. Jim Moseley, who is the CEO of Red Tractor Assurance, expresses his thoughts that food...
May 11, 2018 | News, Retailing
A retail expert has suggested to the BBC that the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger could potentially see 73 stores close down. David Haywood, founder of Maximise UK, an expert in identifying the best locations for stores, told the BBC he estimates that around 6%, or around 73,...
