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Ocean Fish Group acquired by Fortuna
Falkland Islands-based fishing service company Fortuna Ltd has acquired the Ocean Fish Group, aiming to support the expansion and development of the Cornish fishing group.
Lidl releases socioeconomic report as 1,000th store opens
UK discounter Lidl has published its first socioeconomic impact report, claiming that it delivered £14.5 billion in gross value added to the British economy in FY24.
Manufacturers urge Government to grow UK food industry
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on Government to partner with the UK food manufacturing sector to grow exports and double annual investment.
A third of UK consumers are buying more frozen food
The Move to -15°C Coalition has published research showing that Britain’s relationship with frozen food is “fast-changing” as people prioritise cost, waste saving and sustainability.
Food industry responds to Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget has been delivered by the Chancellor, with Rachel Reeves committing to “more than doubling” headroom from £9.9 billion to £21.7 billion.
AHDB report finds dairy a “solution to nutrient shortfalls”
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a review of scientific evidence has “confirmed dairy’s essential contribution” to healthy diets and the UK’s environmental ambitions.
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McDonald’s becomes latest restaurant hit by supply chain issues
The fast-food restaurant chain has experienced difficulties in stocking a number of their branches due to a lack of HGV drivers amid a national shortage.
Supply chain calls for reform on HGV legislation
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Logistics UK have written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to inform the government of the worsening impact of driver shortages across the food supply industry.
Hauliers ‘avoiding’ food industry due to Brexit-related admin
Almost a third (31%) of haulage companies said they were having to avoid working with the food and drinks industry, due to increased checks and admin.
Welsh Affairs Committee’s report on Australia FTA welcomed by CIEH
“We share many of the concerns raised”, the CIEH has stated in response to a new report from the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Australia.
Arla experiencing “driver shortage crisis”
Major dairy supplier to supermarkets Arla has been hit by the national HGV driver shortage, resulting in some delivery shortfalls.
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