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KFC renews contract with Bidvest Logistics
KFC UK & Ireland has signed a long-term agreement with Bidvest Logistics, following a major chicken supply shortage resulted from the chain’s decision to switch suppliers – from Bidvest Logistics to DHL. Under the new contract, Bidvest Logistics will provide...
Groceries Code Adjudicator to investigate Co-op’s treatment of suppliers
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), Christine Tacon, has launched an investigation into Co-operative Group Limited’s practices relating to delisting and the introduction of benchmarking and depot quality control charges. GCA noted that the decision came after having...
Rising Star category joins Women in Meat Industry Awards line-up
To mark International Women’s Day (8th March), an additional award category has been announced for the annual Women In Meat Industry Awards this year – to be presented on 16th November during a black tie ceremony hosted by TV celebrity chef and food businesswoman...
US lobbying UK to drop name protections in post-Brexit trade deals
US lobbyists are reportedly calling for the UK to drop geographical name protections, implemented under EU law, after Brexit, to allow retailers to import similar American products. Products such as Melton Mowbray pork pies, Cornish pasties, the Cumberland sausage and...
Meatup 2019 dates and venue announced
YPL Exhibitions & Events, the organisers of the biennial Meatup trade show, has confirmed that the exhibition will return to ArenaMK next year in Milton Keynes. However it will now be staged later in the year on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October 2019,...
Tesco and Morrisons top the ‘big four’ in buoyant market
Grocery sales have increased in value by 3.2% compared to the same time last year, marking the 12th consecutive period in a row that total market sales have exceeded 3% and that each of the big four retailers has seen positive growth. According to the latest grocery...
Plans to cut excess calorie consumption unveiled
Public Health England (PHE) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced steps to reduce 20% of calories in popular foods by 2024, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. Pizzas, ready meals, ready-made sandwiches, meat products and savoury snacks...
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