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Boparan Private Office announces acquisition of Brace’s Bakery
Family-owned Welsh bakery business Brace’s Bakery has been acquired by Boparan Private Office in a deal that will save hundreds of jobs at the company.
Asda announces results of “healthier choices” trials
Results from Asda’s two-year partnership with research organisation Nesta have shown its in-store trials have delivered sales growth in healthier products.
FDF urges Government not to make changes to Nutrient Profiling Model
The Food and Drink Federation has revealed that its members’ products have reduced salt content by 18%, sugar content by 19% and calories by 17% over the last five years.
UK businesses unprepared for global disruption, finds Scala
Global supply chain and logistics consultancy Scala has warned that with the ongoing Iran conflict “weighing heavily” on the economic outlook, many UK businesses could be “financially unprepared”.
Nomad Foods announces £2.2m investment in Lowestoft factory
Frozen foods company Nomad Foods has said it is investing in a new potato waffle production line at its Lowestoft site as part of a broader long-term productivity programme.
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Brexit insight
NFU president calls on Government to prioritise food post-Brexit
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has challenged the Government to live up to its responsibilities to ensure that Britain has a robust supply of safe, traceable and affordable food following Brexit. Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference,...
Report recommends more support for UK farmers
A more supportive, flexible and incentives-led approach to farming regulation has been recommended as part of wide-ranging review into the UK farming sector published yesterday. (Thursday 13 December). The final report by Dame Glenys Stacey, concludes that current...
No deal scenario ‘catastrophic’ for UK farming
An extraordinary meeting of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales (NFU) Council has agreed six principles that will guide the NFU in its aim to deliver the best outcome from Brexit for British farmers. Commenting on these principles, NFU president Minette...
Food prices could rise by 10% warns Bank of England
In a Treasury Committee meeting, taking place on 4th December, it has been reported that Bank of England governor, Mark Carney has warned that food prices could rise between 5% and 10% after Brexit. Carney has told MPs that if the UK sees an extreme case, food prices...
Survey shows food retailers preparing for hard Brexit
In the event of a no-deal Brexit in March 2019, a new survey has shown that over a third of retailers indicated they feel ‘very underprepared’ for a hard Brexit, and are considering stockpiling where possible. Squire Patton Boggs and Retail Economics undertook a...
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