Food and drink exports down by £700m
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published analysis showing that in the first quarter of 2020, food and drink exports fell by over £700m compared to the same period in 2019. Sales to the EU were hit the hardest, with total value falling by 17.4% compared to...
Growing rice market sees FEI Foods invest in high-speed pouch line
With the UK alone experiencing a 6% rise in the rice market over the past year, FEI Foods has invested in high-speed pouch lines to produce its ready-to-eat rice products. The equipment, sourced from Holmach Ltd’s partners Jorgensen Engineering of Denmark and Lagarde...
Greencore records £35 million profits but comes under fire from food union
Sandwich firm Greencore has announced it has made a £35 million in its half year results but has come under fire from the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union (BFAWU) for placing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the company saying revenue...
Supermarkets see record take-home grocery sales during pandemic
British take-home grocery sales rose by 14.3% during the 12 weeks to the 17th May, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, according to the latest figures released by Kantar. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: “The...
Chefs get busy with Scottish seafood
Seafood Scotland has launched its first ‘Masterclass Series’, sharing seafood skills with professional chefs in Scotland. Over 150 chefs from restaurants, hotels, colleges, and food service businesses have signed up for the series, hosted by chef Roy Brett with...
