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Tesco results show sales continued to grow during pandemic

Apr 15, 2021

Tesco’s preliminary results for 2020/21 have been released showing profits at £1990million, a drop of 14.7% but a growth of +6.3% in overall sales. Its chief executive, Ken Murphy said: “Tesco has shown incredible strength and agility throughout the pandemic. By...

Ice Cream Alliance campaign working to save the sector

Apr 14, 2021

The Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the UK’s trade association for the ice cream sector, is mobilising its members, the wider industry and other parts of the hospitality sector to promote their products to all those holidaying in the country this summer. The campaign is...

Nim’s Fruit Crisps lands exclusive deal with Pink Lady®

Apr 13, 2021

The UK’s only manufacturer of air-dried fruit and vegetable crisps has signed an exclusive agreement with Pink Lady® to turn its apples into a snack. Founder Nimisha Raja is hoping the tie-up will double the sales of the apple variety of crisps over the next twelve...

Eville & Jones completes 10,000th Export Health Certificate

Apr 12, 2021

Europe’s independent provider of official veterinary inspection services, Eville & Jones, has announced the completion and signing of its 10,000th export health certificate (EHCs) as the company supports UK businesses with post Brexit export requirements. EHCs are...

Abergavenny Fine Foods bought by Frostkrone Food Group

Apr 9, 2021

The German Frostkrone Food Group has acquired UK business, Abergavenny Fine Foods Ltd expanding its international presence.

BFFF champions sustainability with new specialist interest group

Apr 8, 2021

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has officially launched a Specialist Interest Group (SIG) on sustainability.

Dairy industry struggling to meet EU’s organic targets – new report

Apr 7, 2021

Economic analysts, ING, has published an in-depth analysis of the EU’s Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy, a central aspect of its Green Deal, with specific focus on the impact of this strategy on the EU’s dairy sector. In the article, ING examines the F2F programme’s...