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Women In Meat Industry Awards Friday voting deadline approaching

Aug 24, 2022

Following a record level of nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, the final deadline for voting is this Friday August 26th.

Princes UK commits to 100% MSC-certified sustainable tuna sourcing

Aug 23, 2022

Princes has revealed plans to source and sell 100% of its UK Princes branded tuna from Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable fisheries by the end of 2025.

FSA consumer study records reduced consumption of meat alternatives

Aug 22, 2022

The Food Standards Agency’s latest consumer survey has found around a fifth of respondents no longer eat meat alternatives and just over a third confirmed they had never eaten products of that category.

Frozen food can reduce waste and grocery bills, says BFFF boss

Aug 19, 2022

Commenting on the launch of the British Frozen Food Federation’s first annual campaign, CEO Rupert Ashby said that the company is encouraging consumers to buy more frozen food by demonstrating how they can reduce food waste and save money.

Obituary: Sir David Samworth CBE DL

Aug 18, 2022

Food Management Today is sad to report the passing of Sir David Samworth, founder and life president of UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers.

FDF demands government fix “cost-of-doing-business crisis” as inflation hits new high

Aug 17, 2022

With grocery inflation soaring into double figures in July, the Food and Drink Federation has called on government to minimise the costs of existing and upcoming regulation for manufacturers to curb rising production costs.

Own-label ranges at record levels as grocery price inflation hits 11.6%

Aug 16, 2022

Supermarket sales rose by 2.2% in the 12 weeks to 7th August as grocery price inflation hit a new high of 11.6%, the latest take-home grocery figures from Kantar have found.