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FDF reacts to Common’s committee report on consequences of ‘no deal’ for Brexit

Jul 19, 2019

FDF, the industry trade body, has been made aware that the House of Commons Select Exiting the European Union Committee is publishing a report into the consequences of “no deal” for UK business. FDF’s chief operating officer, Tim Rycroft gave evidence to the committee...

UK consumers want retailers to provide more information to encourage healthier eating, according to new study

Jul 18, 2019

Brits could be at risk of serious illnesses as new research has revealed that 78% of consumers do not understand the daily recommended levels of salt, fat and sugar consumption. The nationwide health survey by Spoon Guru, a leader in AI technology, revealed that just...

Addo Food Group gets set to close its Spalding bakery site

Jul 18, 2019

Following a comprehensive business review, Addo Food Group has entered a consultation process over a proposal to close its Spalding bakery site in Lincolnshire during 2020 and transfer products to its Poole and Palethorpes bakeries. The proposed closure, which would...

HCC will be cooking up a storm at The Royal Welsh Show

Jul 17, 2019

2019 was to mark consumer executive for Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and popular cook Elwen Roberts', 36th working visit to the Royal Welsh Show, but a broken wrist means that HCC will have to manage without her trademark cooking demonstrations this...

Project Hexagon helps Welsh bakeries respond to health challenges

Jul 16, 2019

A Welsh Government funded project has helped bakery companies to incorporate innovative ingredients into their products to make them healthier. This is in response to directives such as the Welsh Government’s 'Well-being for Future Generations' Act. Project Hexagon...

New chief executive of FSA announced

Jul 15, 2019

The Food Standards Agency has announced the appointment of Emily Miles as its new chief executive. Emily is currently the acting Director-General for the EU Exit Delivery Group in Defra and will join the FSA in September 2019. With a civil service career spanning...

Women In Meat Awards voting at record levels

Jul 15, 2019

The Women In Meat Industry Awards is set to break its own voting record with well over 2,000 votes received in just a matter of days covering the 2019 finalists. Last year a total of 3,000 votes were received and this year it appears that the level of voting will...