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Government must back UK food manufacturers, FDF says
Data from the Food and Drink Federation shows that the food and drink manufacturing sector now contributes £42 billion to the UK’s economy.
IGD says suppliers must “work more closely” with discounters
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has predicted that discount will remain the fastest growing physical grocery channel globally through to 2030.
NFU welcomes Land Use Framework but “challenges remain”
The National Farmers’ Union has responded to the publication of the Land Use Framework, calling for clear guidance to ensure producers meet the framework objectives.
Arla Foods Ingredients acquires Sensient Flavors
Arla Foods Ingredients has confirmed its acquisition of Sensient Flavors, a neighbouring site at its Felinfach location in Wales.
Greencore welcomes The King to Warrington facility
Convenience manufacturer Greencore welcomed His Majesty The King to its Warrington site to showcase how the food industry is tackling food waste.
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Brexit insight
UK may face ‘watered-down’ food regulations after Brexit warns UK Trade Policy Observatory
The UK Trade Policy Observatory (UK TPO) is warning that the UK public may face the prospect of watered-down food regulations after Brexit with Parliament having little say . New analysis by legal experts at the University of Sussex-based UK TPO warns that stringent...
Retail industry rejects Government’s claim of “no shortages of fresh food” under no deal scenario
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has responded strongly to Michael Gove’s claims on The Andrew Marr Show* that a no deal Brexit would not result in any food shortages. A spokesman for BRC said: “It is categorically untrue that the supply of fresh food will be...
Demand for government to reveal plans to stop no deal food crisis
Former Prime Minster Gordon Brown has backed calls by GMB, the union for food workers, food charity Hope Not Hate and the alliance for better food and farming Sustain, to demand Boris Johnson comes clean on the potentially disastrous risks a no deal Brexit will have...
UK Government must urgently review its stance on tariffs says NFU Scotland
The UK Government has been urged to scrap its proposed tariff schedule and pursue a post-Brexit approach to international trade that acts in the best interests of Scottish food and farming. That call takes on greater urgency following the announcement on plans to...
Suppliers must prepare now for inevitable cost price negotiations in event of no-deal Brexit
The announcement that discounter Lidl is expecting UK suppliers to meet the cost of any EU tariffs on products moving from the UK into Ireland as a consequence of a no-deal Brexit should act as a warning for FMCG suppliers to prepare for a new round of cost price...
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