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Border Biscuits removes 90% of its plastic packaging

Jun 25, 2019

Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has highlighted its commitment to improving the environmental impact of the business by removing 90% of plastic from packaging as part of a wider £1.6million investment into its products and processes. Its Dark Chocolate Ginger...

Chinese Vice-Premier visits Cardiff Metropolitan University and Food Industry Centre (ZERO2FIVE) as part of UK tour

Jun 24, 2019

During the first visit of its kind, Cardiff Metropolitan University recently welcomed Hu Chunhua, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China along with other senior politicians and VIPs from the People's Republic of China and Welsh Government. His Excellency and...

Aldi extends its trial of plastic-free veg

Jun 24, 2019

Aldi, is to extend a trial removing plastic from some fresh vegetables as part of its campaign to cut packaging. The supermarket began selling five loose fresh produce lines without plastic wrapping in Scotland earlier this year. It is estimated that the move, if...

Sainsbury’s launches UK’s first meat-free butchers

Jun 21, 2019

Sainsbury’s has launched the UK's first traditional style butchers offering customers an array of cuts and joints derived from 100% plant-based alternatives. Open for three days starting today (21st June) in Bethnal Green, customers of the East-End butchers can choose...

IGD forecasts UK food sales to grow by £24 billion by 2024

Jun 20, 2019

The UK food and grocery industry is forecast to grow by £24.1bn, or 12.5%, by 2024, bringing the market to a total value of £217.7bn, according to the latest forecasts from research organisation IGD. Highlights from the data include: Online and discount will...

UK food businesses call on governments to back plan for future success

Jun 20, 2019

A collective of more than 30 organisations from across the UK’s food and drink supply chain has published A Recipe for Growth, Prosperity and Sustainability: the UK Food and Drink Industry’s Plan for Success, a call-to-action for governments to support and champion...

Mondelēz invests $6 Million in Reading science centre

Jun 19, 2019

Mondelēz International, one of the world's largest snacks companies, announced it is investing $6 million in its Reading science centre in the UK to support the development of new chocolate, biscuit and candy products, serving over 150 different countries. Mondelez...