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Scottish Education Minister highlights apprenticeships as a priority
Scottish Bakers’ NFDT welcomed the Higher and Further Education Minister Mr Graeme Dey to a site visit in Fife.
Food promotions “skewed towards ‘unhealthy’ options”, says FSS
A report looking at food purchased in Scotland has been published by FSS, proposing restrictions on promotions on so called ‘unhealthy’ foods.
Kerry experiences “good volume growth” in Q1
Ireland-based ingredients company Kerry has reported that it experienced “good volume growth” during Q1.
BRC finds inflation levels show signs of normalising
The BRC has revealed that inflation levels are slowing, as shop price inflation eased to its lowest since December 2021.
AHDB works to boost British dairy exports
As part of its work to promote British dairy products, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has shared a number of key developments.
Lidl to open hundreds of stores in 2024
Discounter Lidl GB has announced that it will celebrate its 30th anniversary by opening hundreds of new stores across the UK.
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Government promises 50,000 more HGV driving tests
The UK government has announced plans to accelerate the process of obtaining an HGV driver licence as a means of tackling the nationwide labour shortages.
Supermarket shortages will become permanent, says FDF boss
Ian Wright, CEO of the Food and Drink Federation, has said the days of limitless food choice in supermarkets or restaurants are “over”.
Morrisons warns HGV crisis will raise prices
The supermarket chain said that they were expecting “some industry-wide retail price inflation” during the second half of the year, driven by factors including the current shortage of HGV drivers.
BRC warns food manufacturing at risk of moving overseas
Director of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), Andrew Opie warns that if the current labour shortages are not taken seriously “retailers will end up offshoring production.”
Latest FDF report shows £2bn loss in food and drink sales
Figures from the FDF show that while food and drink exports are recovering in non-EU markets, overall sales of UK products are below pre-Covid levels.
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