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Survey claims British public want British food protected in trade deals

Jul 13, 2021

A new survey, commissioned by the NFU, claims 85% of the British public who responded to their questions said they wanted future trade deals to protect UK farmers from being undercut by cheaper, sub-standard food imports.

Crisp manufacturer acquires leading potato seed supplier

Jul 12, 2021

Wolds Produce Ltd, based in Pocklington near York, has completed the acquisition of WM Quarrie (Potato Marketing) Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

IGD launches new guide to drive food industry towards net zero

Jul 9, 2021

A new guide from IGD, created in partnership with climate solutions experts South Pole, includes a framework for building a ‘robust’ net zero strategy.

Mixed fortunes for fresh meat, fish, poultry and meat-free sectors over last quarter

Jul 8, 2021

Lamb has been a star performer in the last quarter, together with fish. However, beef and chicken have seen steep declines.

New FDF chief executive in 2022

Jul 8, 2021

Karen Betts, currently chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, is to be the new chief executive of the Food & Drink Federation.

Bakkavor announces recruitment drive to fill 1,500 jobs

Jul 8, 2021

Fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor is recruiting for 1,500 food production vacancies across its 23 UK factories.

Welsh co-op first in Europe to secure Japanese organic cheese certification

Jul 7, 2021

Calon Wen, a Welsh dairy farmers’ co-operative, has become the first European cheese supplier to have its products certified as organic by the Japanese government.