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The Original Baker receives multi-million-pound investment
Pastry producer The Original Baker has completed an expansion following a multi-million-pound investment from the Olidor Group.
Waitrose commits to 100% free range pork by 2027
Waitrose has announced that all of its own brand pork will be free range by 2027, as part of its latest animal welfare commitment.
Asda warns inflation is “stubbornly high”
Asda’s Income Tracker has found that 60% of UK households saw a drop in weekly disposable income in August, as rising costs for essentials like food and transport continue to outpace wage growth.
FSA launches precision fermentation research programme
The Food Standards Agency, in collaboration with Food Standards Scotland, has launched its Market Authorisation Innovation Research Programme.
Pladis UK revenue hits £1bn for 2024
McVitie’s owner Pladis UK has released its results for the year ended 31st December 2024, with revenue increasing on the year.
GLP-1 weight loss trends to continue, IGD finds
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has created a GLP-1 insight hub, which is designed to provide food businesses with weight loss insights.
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New farming roadmap outlined for Wales
A series of proposals aimed at creating a sustainable future for farming and agriculture have been announced by Welsh rural affairs minister, Lesley Griffiths. The proposals aim to maintain high food safety, animal welfare and environmental standards and will look to...
Retailers and food manufacturers demand inquiry into port disruption
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have requested an urgent inquiry into the ongoing disruption at UK ports affecting the shipping market. The two organisations have written a joint letter addressed to Lilian Greenwood MP,...
No-deal could risk consumers being priced out from UK produce
The UK food industry needs to work closely with supermarkets and retailers in order to ensure British goods remain affordable as the country faces the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, according to food safety certification provider Lloyd’s Register. Earlier this month,...
Food businesses need support as EU exports fall, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a new report showing that in the third quarter of 2020, food and drink exports fell by 11.6% to £5.5bn when compared to the same period in 2019, as both exports to EU and non-EU markets declined. The FDF said the...
Supermarkets given ‘grace period’ to avoid disruption to NI food supplies
Supermarkets will be given a three-month ‘grace period’ from new EU checks in order to avoid disruption to supplies moving from Britain to Northern Ireland after the Brexit deadline. The new measures will come into place regardless of a Brexit deal on 1st January and...
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