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Tesco releases statement for first quarter trading

Jun 13, 2019

Tesco plc has announced its first quarter trading statement in what the multiple called a ‘subdued market.’ Commenting on its first quarter trading report Tesco’s chief executive, Dave Lewis, said: "We have had a strong start to the year, growing ahead of the UK...

FDF calls for faster policy change if UK target of zero greenhouse gas emissions to be met for 2050

Jun 13, 2019

The UK food industry is set to face further challenges following the Government’s announcement that it plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions to almost zero by 2050. An FDF spokesperson said: “This Government announcement to set the UK on a course towards net-zero...

NFU urges leadership candidates to back British food production

Jun 12, 2019

The NFU is urging all Conservative Party leadership candidates to commit to delivering a positive future for British food production and to work with producers to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. In an open letter, NFU president, Minette Batters, highlights...

Vivera Foodgroup to focus entirely on plant-based market

Jun 12, 2019

Following the sale of meat company Enkco, Vivera Foodgroup is entering a meatless future with its remaining businesses companies ,Vivera, Culifrost and Dutch Tofu Company being totally plant-based manufacturers . The group says it has strong ambitions with...

Food industry figures recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019

Jun 11, 2019

Several stalwarts of the UK agri-food industry have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours list. They include, Professor Ian Lamont Boyd, FRSE, Robin Gourlay, Catherine Mead, Andrew Kemp and Ron Randall. Below is a brief profile of each of the...

Aldi aims to save 1,300 tonnes of plastic a year with new carrier bag trials

Jun 11, 2019

Aldi is launching a trial of paper or compostable carrier bags in all of its 830 UK stores. From July half of all Aldi stores in the UK will offer paper bags and the rest will offer compostable carrier bags. At the end of the trial, the option most popular with...

Households could spend hundreds of pounds extra on food bills post Brexit, says GMB union

Jun 10, 2019

New analysis from GMB union shows households could face a 17% surge in grocery shopping basket costs, with hundreds of pounds extra on food and drink bills if the UK leaves the EU with a ‘no deal’. The figures show a family's weekly shop could rocket by more than £800...