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Princes confirms decision to float on London Stock Exchange
Global food producer Princes Group has confirmed that it will proceed with an initial public offering and certain details of the offer.
Ocado remains fastest growing grocer
Worldpanel by Numerator has published its latest grocery market share update, finding that spending on offers is expected to increase in the run up to Christmas.
PepsiCo Q3 profits decrease to $12.8bn
PepsiCo has released its financial results for Q3, as the business experienced a reduction in profits.
Bain Capital acquires Valeo Foods
Bain Capital Private Equity, a global private investment firm, has signed a definitive agreement with CapVest to acquire Valeo Foods Group, a leading pan European food business, including brands such as Kettle, Rowse and Jacobs.
BRCGS to work with online retailer HelloFresh
The newly upgraded BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution will be adopted by HelloFresh, a leading meal kit company. The new version of the Standard, which was launched in November 2020, has been expanded to include e-commerce operations and aims to ensure...
UK food and drink exports to Brazil rose by 46% in first quarter of 2021
Data released by Apex-Brasil’s Q1 Europe Trade Monitor reveals that demand for British products increased dramatically at the start of the year, while the UK’s demand for Brazilian coffee also rose.
AAK and Vista Processed Foods partner to develop plant-based products
Speciality oils and fats company AAK has announced a new partnership with Vista Processed Foods, part of the global OSI Group, to create plant-based meat alternatives for the Indian market.
IGD launches guide to help businesses maximise food surplus redistribution
A new guide has been released by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) to encourage manufacturers to take urgent action on the amount of surplus food being redistributed.
New online course aims to help food sector embrace Industry 4.0
Food industry professionals are invited to sign up for a three-day course about how digitalisation could help to modernise their processes.
Dr Ruth Hussey appointed as FSA interim chair for further two months
Following her appointment as the interim chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) earlier this year, Dr Ruth Hussey CB OBE DL will continue in the post until 30th June 2021
150 new jobs created by 2 Sisters Food Group
2 Sisters Food Group’s prepared meals factory, RF Brookes in Rogerstone, South Wales is creating 150 new jobs in a major boost to the region as the business eases its way out of lockdown.
Food sector deals make a strong start in 2021
Deal activity in the food and beverage sector reached its highest quarterly level since 2017 in Q1 of 2021, according to Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Food and Beverage Insights report.
Clarification needed on EFRA’s post-Brexit seafood and meat exports report, says CIEH
Although it has welcomed the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into seafood and meat exports to the EU post-Brexit, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has asked for clarification regarding certifying officers.
Key industry figures to debate the future of UK food standards
Food Standards Agency CEO Emily Miles will be among the speakers discussing the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit on food safety and regulation at a conference in July.
Finnebrogue Artisan founder, Denis Lynn, dies after quad bike accident
Founder and chairman of Finnebrogue Artisan, Denis Lynn, has died aged 63 following a quad bike accident on his family estate. The company issued a statement saying: “Our thoughts are with Denis’s wife Christine, his children Kerry, Clare, Tara and Ciara and the...
Work starts on £6M potato protein extraction facility at Branston
Work has started on a new £6million facility, which will be used to extract high grade plant protein from potatoes, at Branston's site in Lincolnshire. Branston is working alongside B-hive Innovations as part of a collaborative project to improve potato crop...
Cofresh wins Queen’s Award for International Trade
Leicester-based Cofresh has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Continuous Growth in overseas sales over the last six years. Since 2015, Cofresh’s overseas sales have grown almost eight-fold, exporting to over 50...
Nestlé proposes changes to UK confectionery manufacturing
Nestlé is proposing changes to adapt its confectionery manufacturing for the future with a £29.4 million investment at its factories in York and Halifax and the proposed closure of its Fawdon site towards the end of 2023. The company said that regrettably, these...
Former Sainsbury’s boss invests in Snappy Group
The Snappy Group, the technology platform that connects consumers with their local businesses, has announced that Justin King CBE has become a senior adviser to the company and made a significant investment in the business. It is envisaged that King will join the...
Warning not to shut small businesses out of EU-UK Trade Agreement
Following the publication of ONS trade data earlier this month for February 2021, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has produced its second Food and Drink Trade snapshot this year, looking at trade between the UK and EU for the month of February 2021. Key points...
View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2026 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Friday 12th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
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