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2 Sisters Food Group total sales up 2%

Mar 22, 2018

The latest results unveiled by Boparan Holdings, parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, show that “major challenges” during the period had an impact but action is being taken. The company’s consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 27th January 2018 reveal some...

Ready meal sales jump 26% while chicken sees 195,000 more shoppers

Mar 21, 2018

The convenience trend is strong, with Kantar Worldpanel data for the 12 weeks to 25th February revealing ready meal sales have jumped 26% – with Chinese meals in particular rising by more than a quarter. Fresh processed meat and poultry have also seen growth. Chicken...

Brexit transition agreement reached

Mar 21, 2018

The UK has agreed to leave the European Union on 31st December 2020 and more clarity has been offered on the exit. The main aspects of the agreement are as follows: EU citizens arriving in the UK between the ‘leave date’ will have the same rights as those who arrive...

Marel signs up to partner new Women In Meat Awards 2018

Mar 20, 2018

Another leading supplier to the meat industry has joined the growing list of trade partners who will support the new annual Women In Meat Awards this year. Leading equipment supplier Marel has agreed to partner the Meat Businesswoman Award – Trade Body category, one...

Hidden hard Brexit for food?

Mar 19, 2018

The UK food sector could face a hidden ‘hard Brexit’ when leaving the EU due to rules of origin – according to a report commissioned by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers (NABIM). Rules of origin in an...

European grocery retail market to reach €2,289 billion by 2022

Mar 16, 2018

The European grocery retail market will add €377.6 billion in sales to reach €2,289 billion by 2022, according to new forecasts from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). Growth in the region will be driven by the dynamic economies of Central and Eastern...

Consumers urged to move away from top five types of fish

Mar 15, 2018

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is encouraging a move away from the UK's five most popular fish ahead of Brexit to secure a better share of produce in the future. The charity says that, as the UK prepares to leave the EU and fisheries talks get underway to try...