Allchurches Trust supports FareShare in tackling food poverty during coronavirus
National charity Allchurches Trust has pledged £100,000 to FareShare as part of a quarter of a million pounds funding package supporting four national organisations working to tackle food poverty due to the coronavirus pandemic. FareShare, the food redistribution...
Appeal judgement upholds CMA report preventing Ecolab/Holchem merger
A Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) judgement has upheld the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to block the merger of Ecolab and Holchem. The two companies are the largest suppliers of cleaning chemicals to food and drink manufacturers in the UK. The...
Royal seal of approval for Nim’s Fruit Crisps
Kent-based manufacturer Nim's Fruit Crisps has been awarded its first ever Queens Award for Innovation for its healthy alternative to crisps. Nim’s Fruit Crisps, which employs 18 people at its BRC accredited facility in Sittingbourne, joins a number of businesses...
HSE outlines unavailability of PPE to food industry
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published an open letter addressed to members of the food industry detailing the shortage of PPE as well as updated health and safety guidance for those continuing to work during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the main concerns...
2020 Meat Awards on schedule following product judging
The annual Meat Management Industry Awards, have reassured participants about organisational intentions for the dinner and ceremony this year. Judging was fully completed on time over a full week of activity at the Regional Food Academy within Harper Adams University...
