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Peter’s Food to test 600 staff following Covid-19 cases

Oct 22, 2020

Food manufacturer Peter’s Food is set to test more than 600 members of staff at its site in Bedwas, Wales after six positive cases were confirmed. The company, which produces pies and pasties, has set up a mobile testing unit outside of the factory in Bedwas,...

Jane King to step down as AHDB CEO

Oct 21, 2020

After almost six years as CEO at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Jane King has decided that the next 12 months will be her last in the role. Now that the new five-year strategy and business plans are nearly complete and will be shortly out...

FSS opens public consultation on draft strategy for 2021-2026

Oct 21, 2020

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has opened a public consultation on its proposals for its new strategy for 2021-26. The draft strategy is titled ‘Protecting Scotland in a Changing Food Environment’ and identifies FSS’s proposed key priorities for the next five years....

FSA to hold risk analysis and UK food authorisation webinars

Oct 21, 2020

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced a series of free webinars in November which will cover risk analysis and UK authorisation of substances in food and feed after the Transition Period. From 1 January 2021, new processes will be in place to provide food...

New study highlights importance of cold chain market to UK

Oct 21, 2020

According to a report by the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), cold storage in the UK accounts for around 12% of total warehouse space, with a further 16.7 million sq ft currently under construction to cater for growing occupier demand. The CCF says both Brexit and the...

FMT Awards entry deadline fast approaching

Oct 21, 2020

The food industry has until the 2nd November to nominate their products and cast their votes for the Food Management Today Industry Awards. For product nominations there are total of nine categories available: Most Innovative Packaging Development Best Frozen Product...

Finnebrogue Artisan launches £25 million investment to create over 300 jobs

Oct 21, 2020

County Down based food producer, Finnebrogue Artisan, has revealed plans to build a new factory which will create more than 300 jobs, as part of a £25 million investment. The investment, which will include the development of Finnebrogue's fourth new factory in five...