“We need action now to save Christmas”, says Scottish food sector
Organisations across Scotland’s food and drink industry have urged the UK and Scottish governments to tackle the labour crisis before the festive season.
Investors have ‘role to play’ in decarbonisation of food industry
Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has published a report that lays out a plan for the food sector to make progress towards net-zero.
Weetabix workers strike over pay
Members of the Usdaw union at the Weetabix AP4 plant in Kettering started a 24-hour stoppage after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.
£80m investment by protein manufacturer to create supply chain jobs
Sedamyl has announced an £80 million expansion plan that will see its Yorkshire plant create up to 75 jobs and to support hundreds more in the food supply chain.
Welsh government project creates hundreds of jobs in food industry
Project HELIX, an initiative delivered by Food Innovation Wales, has helped create 428 new jobs and protect a further 1,749 roles in the Welsh food and drink industry.
BFFF hosts ‘Meet the Buyer’ event for food manufacturers
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has hosted a virtual event for suppliers, designed to help Marks & Spencer develop its frozen food range.