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Food tech start-up introduces “world first” carbon labels for food industry

Aug 9, 2021

Foodsteps has launched a series of carbon labels that allows businesses to calculate, reduce, and label the environmental impact of their food.

Morrisons accepts raised bid from Fortress ahead of rival buyer’s deadline

Aug 6, 2021

The supermarket chain’s board has agreed to back a new takeover deal that values Morrisons’ equity at £6.7 billion, an increase on Fortress’s original £6.3 billion offer.

Latest UN figures report a decline in global food prices

Aug 6, 2021

According to a benchmark United Nations (UN) report, global food commodity prices fell in July for the second consecutive month.

Pay rise for Waitrose LGV drivers

Aug 6, 2021

The John Lewis Partnership, who own and operate Waitrose, has announced plans to increase annual salaries for LGV drivers by up to £5,000 a year.

Welsh Affairs Committee’s report on Australia FTA welcomed by CIEH

Aug 5, 2021

“We share many of the concerns raised”, the CIEH has stated in response to a new report from the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Australia.

Princes commits to carbon neutrality across global operations by 2030

Aug 5, 2021

International food and drink group Princes has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its UK and international operations by 2030, against a 2018/2019 baseline.

Elysian Capital III LP acquires Wholebake

Aug 5, 2021

The private equity firm has announced its acquisition and investment in Healthfull Holdings Group Limited (parent of Wholebake Limited) from Bridges Fund Management, the second investment in the last month from the company.