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Anticipation mounts for the Women In Meat Industry Awards 2021

Oct 25, 2021

Sports personality, Olympic medallist and TV broadcaster Katharine Merry will be the celebrity host for the forthcoming Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony scheduled for 18th November in London.

Government announces new Food and Drink Export Council

Oct 22, 2021

As it launched the new 'strengthened' Trade and Agriculture Commission, the government also announced a council to promote exports from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The TAC will be chaired by Lorand Bartels, professor of international law. Members of the...

Young’s threatens to stop buying northeast Atlantic fish over sustainability concerns

Oct 22, 2021

Fish processor Young’s Seafood has announced that it will terminate its sourcing of pelagic fish from the north-east Atlantic if coastal states do not reach a suitable agreement on managing its stocks.

PTF launches manifesto for ‘more resilient and sustainable’ supply chain

Oct 21, 2021

A new sustainability manifesto by the Provision Trade Federation (PTF) aims to emphasise the need for urgent action in facilitating an industry-wide move towards a net zero economy.

Food industry reacts to UK/New Zealand trade deal

Oct 21, 2021

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland have vocalised their concern about the new trade agreement between the UK and New Zealand.

FDF warns of concern over rising food prices

Oct 20, 2021

Speaking in front of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation, said that rising costs across the supply chain must be addressed.

Morrisons’ shareholders approve £7 billion takeover

Oct 20, 2021

The multi-billion-pound offer made by Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has been passed by the supermarket’s shareholders following months of negotiations.