FDF welcomes more time to scrutinise Brexit deal
As the Prime Minister looks set to attempt to get Brexit legislation through the House of Commons once again this week the food industry's main body is urging caution. Ian Wright CBE, chief executive, Food and Drink Federation, said: “Everybody has had enough of the...
Border Biscuits invests £3.5m to boost growth
One of the UK’s largest biscuit manufacturers, Border Biscuits, is investing £3.5 million to boost sales in its hero product, the Dark Chocolate Ginger. Sales of the Dark Chocolate Ginger – which the company claim is the No.1 selling chocolate ginger in the UK - have...
PM against the clock to secure Brexit deal vote
Boris Johnson says he remains very confident about achieving the majority vote he needs at Westminster to get Brexit done by 31st October. The Brexit deal he struck yesterday with the EU will be put to Westminster MPs, prior to a Commons vote tomorrow. However, the...
Closer food and farm networks in Wales to be addressed at new conference
The inaugural Wales Real Food and Farming Conference (WRFFC) will address the economic and health impacts of stronger rural and urban food and farming communities in the face of environmental and political uncertainty. The conference aims to look in detail at how a...
Proposed Brexit deal agreed
A Brexit deal has been agreed between UK and EU negotiating teams before the much anticipated meeting of European leaders in Brussels. A tweet from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back control.’ The two sides have been...
