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Food sales up despite record low for retail
Food sales grew by more than 5% during 2020 despite the year being the worst on record for retail sales, according to new data from IGD. For 2020 overall, total retail sales declined 0.3% compared with 2019, however food sales were up by 5.4%. Over the three months to...
Impact of Brexit pushes UK seafood sector to “rock bottom”
The UK’s seafood sector is at “rock bottom” with the impact of Brexit resulting in significant price drops, according to Seafood Scotland. Price drops of around 50% have been reported by Seafood Scotland, along with system failures and a lack of clarity on paperwork...
Industry bodies warn of increased costs to food supply chains
The UK’s exit from the EU has the potential to increase food supply chain costs and cause further disruption to Northern Ireland’s retailers, according to the Future Relationship with the European Union Committee. The committee held an evidence session yesterday to...
Nuffield Scholar applications now open
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) has opened applications for its 2022 scholarship programme. Applications are now open until the 31st July 2021 deadline. Around 20 scholarships are award each year to applicants working across the farming, food,...
Supermarkets hit out at NI food shortages
In a letter to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, Supermarket chiefs have called for ‘urgent intervention’ to prevent further disruption to Northern Ireland food supplies. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Iceland, Co-Op and Marks & Spencer have teamed up to highlight...
Nomad Foods in talks with Fortenova over potential takeover
Following its acquisition of Findus Switzerland, Nomad Foods Limited has begun negotiations to takeover Fortenova Group’s Frozen Food Business Group (FFBG). The deal would see Nomad Foods also acquire other frozen brands, including Ledo and Frikom. With a frozen food...
Consumers prioritise on food treats during pandemic
Familiar tastes and nostalgic flavours will become the biggest food trend this year as consumers continue to lend themselves to treating during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to ingredients company Kerry Taste and Nutrition’s annual Taste Charts for 2021. The report...
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