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IGD highlights key food industry trends in report
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its Global Retail Trends 2026 report, identifying seven trends that it believes will “define the direction of the food and grocery industry”.
UK food sector to benefit from export opportunities, says Defra
Defra has announced that British food producers will benefit from export opportunities estimated to be worth nearly £100 million.
FSA finds “no evidence” that removing nitrites makes processed meat safer
The Food Standards Agency met with pressure group Coalition Against Nitrites, rejecting its aim to remove nitrites from foods.
Bernard McAuley appointed Bako managing director
Ingredients supplier Bako has appointed Bernard McAuley as its managing director, as the company aims to expand across the UK and Ireland bakery and foodservice markets.
PTF finds “unusual pressures” impacting UK food supply chain
In a submission to a cross party Parliamentary group, the Provision Trade Federation has set out that the UK Government “must take food supply more seriously”.
The Provision Trade Benevolent Institution marks its 190th year
One of Britain’s oldest benevolent societies, the Provision Trade Benevolent Institution is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year.
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Brexit insight
New border controls require a pragmatic approach to avoid collapse, says CCF
The Cold Chain Federation has commented on reports that Government is set to announce details of how post-Brexit regulatory checks on food and other imports will be introduced.
Rishi Sunak wins MPs over in Windsor Framework vote
MPs have voted by 515 to 29 in favour of the Prime Minister’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.
Trade reaction to agreement on NI protocol
A ‘new Windsor framework’ has been agreed with the European Union to overcome the trade barriers in Northern Ireland (NI) following Brexit.
Leaving the EU added £210 to household food bills says LSE
LSE research has found that Brexit has cost consumers a total of £5.8 billion in household food bills over the two years to the end of 2021.
Irish Sea border checks continue after DUP orders halt
Border checks have continued at ports in Northern Ireland despite DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ instruction to officials to cease on Wednesday night (2nd February), and the First Minister’s subsequent resignation on Thursday.
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