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Dairy sector hits out at ‘misrepresentation’ in Eating Better report

May 2, 2018

Dairy UK has spoken out on what it states is “wilful misrepresentation” after a report was released seeming to urge reduced consumption of food products containing dairy. Commenting on the publication of Eating Better’s Principles for eating meat and dairy more...

Kantar declares Sainsbury’s/Asda merger a ‘pivotal moment for grocery’

May 1, 2018

The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel reveal a market share of 15.9% and 15.5% for Sainsbury’s and Asda respectively, indicating potential for major change in the grocery market when the merger takes place. Talks between Sainsbury’s and Asda...

Merger confirmed for Asda and Sainsbury’s with plans of price cuts

Apr 30, 2018

Discussions between supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda on merging the two businesses were announced over the weekend and today the news has been confirmed – along with the proposal of lower priced products. Sainsbury's chief executive, Mike Coupe, told the BBC that the...

Asda and Sainsbury’s in advanced merger negotiations

Apr 29, 2018

Talks between major supermarket chains Asda and Sainsbury’s are at an advanced stage with the two brands expected to be retained should a merger go ahead. Sainsbury's and Asda are the second and third largest supermarkets in the UK behind Tesco. The new combined group...

Strong year reported for UK cheese exports

Apr 27, 2018

Exports of cheese from the UK surpassed the £615million mark last year, rising 23% from 2016, with cheddar remaining its biggest export – the latest figures from HMRC have revealed. The data also shows that volumes of exported cheese have risen by around 5% from the...

ABP makes major plastics reduction pledge

Apr 26, 2018

Food processor ABP has announced its inclusion as a founding member of the UK Plastics Pact announcement, an initiative launched by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP). This is a collaboration which brings together businesses from across the entire...

Petrow Food Group invests £850,000 in processing line

Apr 26, 2018

Petrow Food Group has improved its levels of safety and quality capacity, following a major investment in a new fruit processing line. Petrow, a UK supplier of ingredients to the breakfast foods, confectionary, bakery, ready meal, and snacks sectors, has spent...