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Canned food is back in demand as UK consumers tackle cost pressures

Oct 25, 2022

A canned food renaissance is “firmly on the horizon” as UK consumers seek to tackle the growing pressures of the cost-of-living. According to recent Kantar data and other consumer research. Growth in canned goods has been outpacing the rest of the grocery market since...

ONS report significant price rises for budget food

Oct 25, 2022

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have reported that overall, the price of budget food in supermarkets rose by 17% in the year to September.

School children learn how food is produced at ‘Food Story’ event

Oct 24, 2022

Over 1,000 school children from across Pembrokeshire, aged from three to 16, attended the first ever ‘Food Story’ event, held by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society on the County Showground.

“NI can lead the world in sustainable food production” – NIFDA Chair

Oct 24, 2022

Northern Ireland has the potential to be the world’s leading sustainable food producer, political leaders were told at the recent Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) annual dinner.

New research to improve understanding sustainable food choices

Oct 21, 2022

Tate & Lyle PLC, has announced that it is supporting a new three-year research project by The University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute which aims to improve the understanding of the UK food system and help people make healthier, more sustainable food choices.

Restaurant chains face potential food shortages following strike threat

Oct 20, 2022

Restaurants who receive supplies from the Bestfood company face possible disruption to food deliveries in the run up to Christmas, following the announcement of a forthcoming strike ballot by the GMB Union. Almost 600 GMB members working for Bestfood will take part in...