NFU calls for delay to farm support changes after Agriculture Bill falls
The NFU is calling for the Government to delay its planned phasing out of farm support payments, after the Government’s decision not to carry forward the current version of the Agriculture Bill into the next session of Parliament. Farm support payments were due to be...
Flexitarians’ appetite for plant-based food-to-go continues to grow
According to Marketing Week, last year, the UK launched more vegan products than any other nation, making it the country’s fastest growing culinary trend of 2018 with a market worth of £310m[1]. With 21% (approximately 22 million people) claiming to be ‘flexitarian’...
Non GM crossbreeding technology set to help food manfacturers with plant-based products
The start up seed breeding specialist, Equinom Ltd. claims technology will help food manufacturers close the gap between consumer demand for 'cleaner' meat alternatives and 'palate-pleasing', affordable products. According to Innova Market Insights’ 2018 consumer...
Brits favour no flavour when it comes to crisps
Despite the vast array of creative flavours lining the crisp aisles, its plain old ready salted that Brits favour above all others. From Morrison’s Chipotle Pulled Pork BBQ to M&S’ Scottish Langoustines with Dill and Lemon, innovation in the industry has led to an...
New CEO at ABP UK
ABP Food Group (ABP) has announced the appointment of Bob Carnell as chief executive officer of its UK Division. He joins from Kerry Foods Consumer Brands Business in the UK and Ireland. He is replacing Tom Kirwan, who will step down from this role in October 2019....
