NFU Sugar and British Sugar announce 2020 sugar beet contract offer
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have announced both a one-year and three-year sugar beet contract terms for the 2020/21 crop and beyond. A one-year contract will be offered for 2020 at a contract price of £19.60/t, with no crown tare reduction* and based on the current...
FSA to introduce new measures on allergies and intolerances
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has confirmed a series of measures to protect those with food allergies and intolerances. This comes a week after the conclusion of the inquest into the tragic death of Owen Carey, who died after having an allergic reaction to...
Product cooking and judging in FMT Awards gets underway
The vast array of products entered into the Food Management Today Industry Awards are under the spotlight as product judging begins at The Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University. Head judge, Keith Fisher of the Institute of Meat said: "We've got off to a...
Welcome return to growth for grocery market
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales returned to growth during the past 12 weeks as Brexit uncertainty continues. While overall sales grew by 0.5%, volume sales remained flat and Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and...
Coughlans Bakery seeks new investor
Coughlans Bakery; a family-run artisan bakery and café business with 22 retail outlets in affluent boroughs across the South of London, with two currently under development, is on the market. The business has traditional roots dating back to 1937, and more recently...
