Search underway for new AHDB chair
The government has started recruitment for two new leaders to join the Board at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). A new chair is being sought to head the AHDB when Sir Peter Kendall reaches the end of his term of office at the end of March...
Continued access to EU preferential trade agreements vital to avoid exports drop
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a report showing that food and drink exports have increased by 5.1% to £11.3bn in the first half (H1) of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Yet the rate of growth is lower than that seen in H1 2018 of 5.7%. The...
UK plans to fund new technologies to transform food production
A challenge, run by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) on behalf of the government, is aimed at helping farmers to reduce pollution and boost food production through the integrated use of new digital technologies, sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning and...
New campaign to celebrate environmental health
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has launched a new campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of environmental health, raising the profile of the profession and inspiring the next generation of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs)....
Global thought leader to give City Food Lecture 2020
One of the foremost global thought leaders in the food industry will deliver The City Food Lecture 2020. Dutch scientist, academic and broadcaster Professor Louise Fresco, will bring her candid style to next year’s lecture, which takes place on Thursday 20th February...
