Sysco GB pledges £500,000 to SME apprenticeship training
Sysco GB has announced a £500,000 Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Pledge to help SMEs and charities across the UK access apprenticeship training.
Food Awards product judging completes with outstanding products recognised
Judging for the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards has now concluded, with judges reporting high levels of quality entries and some new and exciting product innovations.
IGD finds food industry faces “inflationary pressures”
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has stated that 2026 has started with “renewed uncertainty” for the food industry amid “persisting inflationary pressures”.
Scottish Bakers launches 2026 manifesto
Trade organisation Scottish Bakers has unveiled its 2026 manifesto, outlining how it intends to “protect and grow” its £1 billion contribution to the economy.
FSS publishes five-year strategy to “protect against food safety risks”
Food Standards Scotland has published its Strategy for 2026-2031, in which it set out how the organisation aims to maintain confidence in Scotland’s food system.
Patrick Blake appointed Ornua Foods UK & Europe MD
UK dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Patrick Blake as managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe.
