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Burger King and Nestle reveal plant-based burgers

Apr 3, 2019

Burger King® and Nestle have both revealed plans to release plant-based burgers across Europe and the U.S this year. The ‘Impossible’ Whopper, the name of Burger King’s plant-based burger, consists of a plant-based patty topped with tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise,...

Aldi moves above Morrisons as supermarkets await Easter boost

Apr 2, 2019

The latest grocery market share figures, published from Kantar, show year-on-year supermarket sales growth of 1.4% during the 12 weeks to 24th March 2019. This year’s late Easter, and the fact that Mother’s Day falls outside the reported period, contributed to the...

Plastic food and drink packaging inquiry launched

Apr 2, 2019

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is launching its much anticipated inquiry into plastic food and drink packaging. Chair of the Committee Neil Parish MP commented: “Plastic currently pollutes this country’s soils, rivers and coasts, with millions of...

Former Waitrose director awarded Bicentenary Trophy

Apr 1, 2019

The Royal Smithfield Club’s president HRH The Countess of Wessex has presented the former Waitrose & Partners director, Heather Jenkins, with the Club’s annual Bicentenary Trophy in recognition of 30 years of outstanding service to the agriculture and meat...

Obituary: Sir David Naish

Mar 29, 2019

Tributes have been paid to former NFU President Sir David Naish who has died at the age of 78. Born in Nottinghamshire, Sir David was President of the NFU between 1991 and 1998 and followed in the footsteps of his uncle, Lord Netherthorpe, who was NFU President from...

Annual PTF Dinner brings industry together

Mar 29, 2019

The Hilton Hotel in Park Lane, London was the setting for the annual Provision Trade Federation (PTF) black-tie dinner last night (28th March) where around 600 guests enjoyed a first-class meal plus entertainment from comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw. During a...

ABP extends online range for China

Mar 28, 2019

ABP has confirmed that it will be extending its range of online beef products for Chinese consumers on the JD.com platform, up from three product lines to 10 product lines. The announcement was made during a visit of its Chinese Distribution partner Hopewise to ABP...