Fish losing shoppers while pork is on the up
Meat, fish and poultry (MFP) volumes have remained static in the 12 weeks ending 5th November, compared to last year, with chilled fish seeing the effects of inflation, which has hit all three categories. Volume sales have increased by 1% in the overall grocery market...
Food and Drink Federation publishes shelf-life guidance
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled a guidance document aimed to help food and drink manufacturers understand the requirements to assign the most appropriate ‘Use By’ or ‘Best Before’ date for their product. Industry Guidance on Setting Product Shelf Life...
Government announces new Food and Drink Sector Council
The Government has reiterated its commitment to establishing “a new partnership” between itself and the food chain by launching a new Food and Drink Sector Council, which will be tasked with building on emerging proposals for a sector deal in food and drink...
A conversation with former Asda CEO Andy Clarke
Food Management Today recently attended an exclusive event hosted by tech start-up Spoon Guru, which has recently announced the appointment of former Asda chief executive, Andy Clarke, as its chairman. Below, we offer a taste of what Clarke had to say… On the market...
UK food exports mark 15% growth in Q3
Exports of all UK food grew to £5.9 billion in the third quarter of 2017, up 14.7% on 2016, representing 11% growth to £16.1 billion from January to September 2017 year-to-date, compared to 2016, according to the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Exports Snapshot. The...
