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Former FDF president joins The Felix Project
Former president of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and CEO of Premier Foods, Gavin Darby, has joined food redistribution charity The Felix Project as its new chair. Darby's career includes 15 years at Coca-Cola as well as work with large FMCG and Telecom...
Trade committees hear of logistical challenges during crisis
The Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has taken evidence on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the agriculture and horticulture sectors. The hearing featured speakers from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), National Farmers Union...
Ocado sales surge by 40% during lockdown
Online retailer Ocado saw its sales over the last two months increase by 40% as more consumers shopped from home during the coronavirus pandemic. In its latest AGM trading statement, the online grocer said it had increased its capacity at its South East London...
Government launches Covid-19 support package for dairy farmers
Dairy farmers in England can apply for cash payments up to £10,000 as part of a hardship fund created by the Government to support the industry during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The support scheme will also cover 70% of income that producers may have lost...
New guidance published to maintain confidence in food safety during virus
The food safety standard organisation, BRCGS, has issued new guidance to food manufacturers amid concerns about the impact of Covid-19 on food production. According to the World Health Organisation, it is highly unlikely that people can contract the virus from food or...
Scottish seafood sector urges big retailers to unlock UK markets
Seafood Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish seafood sector, has written to the chief executives of the main UK supermarket retailers, urging them to reopen their fresh fish counters. With international markets closed off, and the UK restaurant/catering sector largely...
Defra and dairy industry unite to launch £1m consumer campaign
The UK dairy sector, in partnership with Government, has announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis. The £1 million promotional campaign taps into the need for personal moments during...
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