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Scottish Bakers launches 2026 manifesto
Trade organisation Scottish Bakers has unveiled its 2026 manifesto, outlining how it intends to “protect and grow” its £1 billion contribution to the economy.
FSS publishes five-year strategy to “protect against food safety risks”
Food Standards Scotland has published its Strategy for 2026-2031, in which it set out how the organisation aims to maintain confidence in Scotland’s food system.
Patrick Blake appointed Ornua Foods UK & Europe MD
UK dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Patrick Blake as managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe.
GLP-1 use to create opportunities for UK dairy, says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has stated that a “rapid rise” in GLP-1s is poised to create “significant” opportunities and challenges for the UK dairy industry.
FMT Food Industry Awards judging now underway
This year’s Food Industry Awards product judging for 2026 started at the test kitchens located at Reiser UK, with organisers reporting a substantial increase in entries compared to 2025.
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Brexit insight
Stockpiling issues cause concerns for food industry
In a recent meeting with the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation, along with Ian Rayson of Nestle UK, raised various concerns over Brexit. According to a report by BBC, Wright said that...
Food industry responds to Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
The United Kingdom and the European Union negotiating teams have reached an agreement in principle on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, and the food industry has been quick to respond. The full 585 page report on the Withdrawal Agreement can be found here and that of...
CEO to step down as Premier Foods plans for Brexit
Premier Foods, which owns Bisto, Oxo and Mr Kipling, amongst other major food brands, has announced a new strategic initiative to deal with Brexit fears. It has also confirmed the pending departure of CEO Gavin Darby. In a statement, the company has said it intends to...
Food and Drink Federation slams updated Brexit notices
The latest batch of contingency papers for a no-deal Brexit have been issued by the Government, with Food and Drink Federation (FDF) chief executive Ian Wright describing them as ‘shambolic’. The updated list of scenarios outline how the Government would deal with...
Organic sector calls for clearer Brexit
A clear contingency plan to ensure the continued trade of organic produce with the EU in a ‘no deal’ Brexit is being called for by The Organic Trade Board (OTB) and the United Kingdom Organic Certifiers Group (UKOCG). “There has been speculation about how the UK will...
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