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European Parliament votes for clarity on plant-based labelling
The European Parliament has voted for “meaty” labels to be banned on plant-based products.
Nomad Foods names new CEO
Dominic Brisby has been appointed executive president of Nomad Foods, with Stéfan Descheemaeker set to stand down from his position as CEO in January 2026.
Booths sales rise to £323m
UK supermarket Booths has released its results for the year to 31st March 2025, with sales increasing by 4.4%.
Graham Wilkinson steps into Sofina Foods role
Having stepped down from his position as CEO of AHDB, Graham Wilkinson has been appointed group agriculture director at Sofina Foods Europe.
Poultry producers among firms accused of polluting rivers
Law Firm Leigh Day has commenced a legal claim on behalf of nearly 4,000 people, accusing poultry producers and others of polluting the Wye and Lugg rivers.
Roberts Bakery seeks funding after “extremely challenging” conditions
Roberts Bakery, which produces products stocked in various UK supermarkets, has confirmed that it is engaged with potential funders after publishing that it intended to appoint administrators.
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Seafood supply chain impacted by Covid-19 but fish and chip sector recovers
Seafish’s latest UK seafood sector review shows how the impacts of Covid-19 have been felt across the supply chain.
Scottish seafood sector to receive £1.8m recovery boost
Seafood businesses in Scotland will be supported in their recovery from the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 with £1.8 million in funding.
“Stakes are high” for supply chain as Government proposes NI Protocol changes
The supply chain industry has responded to the UK Government’s call to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol and its potential impact on businesses.
Driver shortages are ‘ticking time bomb’ if left unchecked
Industry organisations are reacting to the gathering storm over driver shortages in the UK food supply chain.
UK’s food and drink exports to EU drop nearly 50% in first quarter
Sales of food and drink from the UK to the EU fell by 47% in Q1 2021 compared with the same period last year, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reports.
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