Welsh food and drink industry asks PM for assistance in open letter
FDF Cymru, alongside nine other Welsh food and drink producers and manufacturers, have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighting key issues that need be addressed to avoid 'detrimental impacts' to the industry following the end of the transition period....
Unilever sets sights on €1 billion plant-based business
Food manufacturer Unilever has rolled out a series of targets for vegan food production which includes growing a €1 billion (£900m) plant-based business by 2027. Unilever, which owns well-known brands Hellman’s and Ben & Jerry’s, said consumers can expect to see a...
Changing consumer dynamics in light of Covid-19 explored
The economic ripple effect of Covid-19 led consumers to re-evaluate their buying behaviours with price, value for money and buying local becoming more of a priority during lockdown, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Bord (AHDB). This led to...
Anticipation mounts for the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2020
With just two weeks remaining until the Women in Meat Industry Awards online ceremony, organisers have revealed the running order for the presentation as well as other key details that viewers will want to know. The ceremony will be streamed live at the Women in Meat...
Campden BRI appoints new chief executive
Pete Headridge will become the new chief executive of the Campden BRI Group following Chris Huscroft’s retirement on the 1st January 2021. Huscroft joined Campden BRI in October 2018 as director of technology, before becoming director of the Centre of Technical...
