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NFU Scotland launches election manifesto

Nov 20, 2019

NFU Scotland has set out its priorities for the upcoming General Election in a manifesto issued to all political parties. The manifesto sets out a ten-point priority list and will be issued to all prospective MPs in the next few days as candidate lists become...

Children’s frozen brand receives investment

Nov 20, 2019

Frozen children’s food firm Kiddyum has signed a deal with Albert Bartlett to take a 40 per cent equity stake in the award-winning children’s food company. The investment will support Kiddyum’s growth plans by funding the development of new products and accelerating...

Science lab RSSL secures certification to mitigate Brexit disruption

Nov 19, 2019

RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd) has secured Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplifications (AEOC) certification ahead of whatever Brexit presents the UK with, in terms of supply chain complexities. AEOC certification demonstrates that RSSL adheres to HMRC...

New head of potato exports joins AHDB

Nov 19, 2019

The former head of Seafood Scotland has joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to lead on exports for the potato sector. Patrick Hughes has taken on the role of head of Potato Export Development, which will see him work with UK exporters to...

Pladis appoints new chief supply chain officer

Nov 18, 2019

Pladis, the snacking company behind global brands including McVitie’s, Godiva and Ulker, has appointed Mario Reis as chief supply chain officer. Reis will be responsible for leading the global supply chain agenda across all Pladis markets and serve as a member of the...

Tate & Lyle’s white paper aims to help food manufacturers tackle diabetes

Nov 15, 2019

A new glycaemic response white paper from Tate & Lyle explores the role food manufacturers can play in developing products that help consumers manage blood glucose while following dietary guidelines. Given public health concerns surrounding the high incidence of...

Japan lamb fans get a taste of Wales

Nov 14, 2019

Over 30,000 lamb enthusiasts and consumers in Japan enjoyed a taste of PGI Welsh Lamb at a recent lamb festival. The annual Hitsuji Festival held in Nakano, Tokyo is a celebration of good quality lamb. It is organised by the Hitujikajiri Association – a group of 1,700...