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NFU Summit discusses boosting UK dairy exports

Nov 3, 2022

The NFU has brought together key dairy industry producers, processors and exporters to discuss how the sector can build on ambitious plans to double the value of British dairy exports over the next 10 years.

Sainsbury’s interim results reveal 0.2% rise in grocery sales but operating profit down

Nov 3, 2022

For the 28 weeks ended 17th September 2022, Sainsbury’s saw its grocery sales rise by 0.2%, with strong growth recorded in the second quarter of 3.8%. Its retail operating profit, however, was down 9%.

Ex Samworth chief joins Kepak as non-executive director

Nov 3, 2022

Flor Healy is to join the board of Irish Food business, Kepak Group as a non-executive director.

Grain leaving Ukraine despite Russia suspending support of export deal

Nov 2, 2022

More shipments of grain have continued to leave ports in Ukraine this week, despite Russia’s suspension of its support for the Black Sea grain export deal.

Judith Batchelar OBE joins the board of MicroSalt

Nov 1, 2022

Former Sainsbury’s director, Judith Batchelar OBE, has been appointed to the board of directors of low-sodium Foodtech company MicroSalt.

Finnebrogue names ex-Asda chief executive Roger Burnley CBE as new chairman

Oct 31, 2022

Finnebrogue Artisan has named Roger Burnley CBE, the former Asda chief executive, as its new non-executive chairman.

Kerry Group Q3 interim statement indicates continued growth

Oct 28, 2022

The food, drink, taste and nutrition ingredient business, Kerry Group, has released its Q3 interim management statement 2022 detailing organic growth over the past 12 months.