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Cutting Edge joins Northern Powerhouse programme

Aug 21, 2019

Food equipment supplier, Cutting Edge, has joined the Northern Powerhouse partnership. The company says the programme shares many of the same key principles that have driven Cutting Edge’s success over the last 25 years, with an ambition to promote innovation and...

Hottest day fails to rally grocery sales

Aug 20, 2019

The latest grocery market share figures, published from Kantar, show year-on-year supermarket sales were flat during the 12 weeks to 11th August 2019 as the tough comparisons with 2018’s strong summer continue. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at...

HCC recruits new graduates to drive major industry project forward

Aug 20, 2019

The Red Meat Development Programme, a five-year initiative by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) to ensure the Welsh lamb and beef supply chains are ready for future challenges, is now in full swing with hundreds of farmers, as well as processors, engaged in...

NFU president meets with German farming leader to discuss future priorities

Aug 19, 2019

NFU president Minette Batters met with Joachim Rukwied, president of the German farming union, Deutscher Bauernverband (DBV) in Berlin to discuss upcoming priority issues for the sector. Commenting on the meeting, the two presidents said in a joint statement: “Our...

Porridge business receives investment from Dragon’s Den

Aug 19, 2019

Tej Lalvani, one of the investors on the BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested in The Great British Porridge Co, a company that creates instant porridge made with 100% natural ingredients. Last night’s episode of Dragon’s Den showed Tej Lalvani investing £60,000 in...

Asda blames dip in sales on Brexit

Aug 16, 2019

Walmart has published its earnings for the second quarter of 2019 including financial results for Asda for the period1st April to 30th June 2019. Reporting a straight calendar quarter, which includes a benefit of the later Easter in 2019, the UK supermarket delivered...

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Squares £2 million campaign

Aug 16, 2019

After a five year break in commercial marketing activity, Kellogg’s has kicked off the summer with a £2 million investment in its Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Squares brand. The cereal maker has launched a campaign which will feature a new TV advert, social media and six...