AHDB explores changing landscape for red meat, dairy and potatoes
Red meat, dairy and potatoes have all fared well throughout Covid-19, with grocery spend offsetting losses from foodservice closures during lockdown for most categories, according to AHDB. Analysts explored the impact of the pandemic on these sectors and found that...
Research reveals consumer motivation behind food products
Consumers pay more attention to on-pack claims related to nutrition, sustainability, ethical issues, clean-label and provenance than to sensory-based claims such as “great taste,” according to research from Campden BRI. The findings, which were gained from 2,400...
Online orders up by 102% at Sainsbury’s
According to the Sainsbury’s latest interim results, its online grocery sales grew by 102% over the seven-month period ending 19th September, with digital sales up 117% to £5.8 billion, which accounts for nearly 40% of total sales. The retailer has reported that its...
Big increase in FMT Awards product entries
The Food Management Industry Awards has seen a substantial increase in product entries this year up nearly 50% over 2019/20. Awards organiser Sharon Yandell commented: “We are experiencing a great deal of growing interest in the Awards and to see the quality and range...
Ornua Foods UK invests £3 million at Leek cheese packing facility
Ornua Foods UK, a major supplier of cheese and butter to leading UK retailers, has announced a £3 million investment in state-of-the-art cutting and packing equipment at its Leek facility in Staffordshire. The latest investment will see the installation of an...
