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McCain’s Foods acquires plant-based company Strong Roots
Frozen food company McCain’s Foods has announced that it has acquired Dublin-based food producer Strong Roots, following a partnership in 2021.
Food bodies call on Government for more support of industry apprenticeships
In a letter to the Skills Minister, FTC and PTF have called for more support for food apprenticeships amidst cost increases and skills shortages.
Tesco introduces ‘Best of British’ section on its website
UK supermarket Tesco has become the seventh retailer to launch a ‘Best of British’ page on its website.
Food costs cause concern as consumers adopt “risky” food behaviours
The latest FSA Food and You 2 survey has revealed that consumers have reported the highest level of food affordability concerns in four years.
Ascona appoints Costcutter founder to its board
UK forecourt operator Ascona Group has revealed that Costcutter founder Colin Graves will join its board as non-executive director as of 1st April.
CCF calls on Government to postpone BTOM
The CCF has urged Government to postpone the full implementation of the Border Target Operating Model to prevent price increases.
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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.
UK farming, fishery and semi-processed foods sectors to be hit by Australia FTA, says DIT report
The DIT’s impact assessment on the UK’s recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia estimates financial blows for the agriculture, fishery and semi-processed food sectors.
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