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The Original Baker receives multi-million-pound investment
Pastry producer The Original Baker has completed an expansion following a multi-million-pound investment from the Olidor Group.
Waitrose commits to 100% free range pork by 2027
Waitrose has announced that all of its own brand pork will be free range by 2027, as part of its latest animal welfare commitment.
Asda warns inflation is “stubbornly high”
Asda’s Income Tracker has found that 60% of UK households saw a drop in weekly disposable income in August, as rising costs for essentials like food and transport continue to outpace wage growth.
Industry welcomes Brexit agreement
Trade organisations across the food industry welcomed the historic Brexit agreement which was finally reached between the UK and the European Union (EU).
Historic trade deal agreed between UK and EU
After protracted negotiations, an historic post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed between the EU and the UK. The Government announced today on Christmas Eve that a deal had been reached, although it still has to be fully ratified by EU member states and in the UK...
Tesco completes sale of businesses in Thailand and Malaysia
Tesco has confirmed that it has completed the sale of its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to C.P. Retail Development Company Limited (CPRD). The supermarket had agreed the sale back in March for $10.6 billion in order to “further de-risk the Tesco business” by...
New farming roadmap outlined for Wales
A series of proposals aimed at creating a sustainable future for farming and agriculture have been announced by Welsh rural affairs minister, Lesley Griffiths. The proposals aim to maintain high food safety, animal welfare and environmental standards and will look to...
Retailers and food manufacturers demand inquiry into port disruption
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have requested an urgent inquiry into the ongoing disruption at UK ports affecting the shipping market. The two organisations have written a joint letter addressed to Lilian Greenwood MP,...
Meat and dairy given £1.5m push in new campaign
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed plans to launch a new £1.5 million “Eat Balanced” advertising campaign in January to encourage more British households to continue eating meat and dairy as part of a balanced diet. Working with...
Safety of non-chilled food delivery explored in new research
Research at Campden BRI suggests that food should be delivered within 24 hours to ensure it remains chilled during non-chilled delivery. The study investigated the impact of external temperature on ready meals prepared for courier to understand how the temperature...
Ballot on future of potato levy confirmed by AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has formally announced that a ballot on the continuation of the statutory potato levy will go ahead in 2021. The yes or no vote on the future of AHDB Potatoes and the work it delivers on behalf of GB potato...
No-deal could risk consumers being priced out from UK produce
The UK food industry needs to work closely with supermarkets and retailers in order to ensure British goods remain affordable as the country faces the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, according to food safety certification provider Lloyd’s Register. Earlier this month,...
Food sector ignored from £95m Government education scheme
The Food and Drink Training and Education Council (ftc), along with the FDQ, have criticised the Department for Education after its list of 400 further education courses failed to recognise the food manufacturing sector from the £95 million ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’...
Food businesses need support as EU exports fall, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a new report showing that in the third quarter of 2020, food and drink exports fell by 11.6% to £5.5bn when compared to the same period in 2019, as both exports to EU and non-EU markets declined. The FDF said the...
Supermarkets given ‘grace period’ to avoid disruption to NI food supplies
Supermarkets will be given a three-month ‘grace period’ from new EU checks in order to avoid disruption to supplies moving from Britain to Northern Ireland after the Brexit deadline. The new measures will come into place regardless of a Brexit deal on 1st January and...
Plant & Bean reveals first UK manufacturing site
One of Europe’s largest plant-based food producers, Plant & Bean, has unveiled plans to open a manufacturing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. The new 65-acre site will be Europe’s largest plant-based ‘meat’ facility and will have a planned initial capacity of 55,000...
Report reveals plastics progress for Weetabix
Weetabix Food Company has confirmed a reduction in its use of plastic by 6% over the last year, with 92% of its packaging now fully recyclable. The results are presented in the company’s second sustainability report, which outlines its commitment to supporting people,...
Grocery sales spike ahead of Christmas
Take-home grocery sales rose by 11.3% during the 12 weeks to 29th November 2020, the fastest rate of growth since August, according to the latest market share data from Kantar. November was the largest month ever for the grocery market, with £10.9 billion spent in...
Eustice urged to address shortage of vets ahead of EU exit
Twenty-nine trade associations across the food, logistics and farming industries have signed a letter addressed to Defra secretary George Eustice which raises concerns about the shortage of official veterinarians that will be needed to cope with the surge in demand...
New directory for meat industry now available
Meat Contacts 2021 is now available and the latest edition offers readers a 352 page directory which is packed full of updated information covering the UK meat trade. Editor Pamela Brook commented: “It’s always a big task to produce this unique annual guide, but its...
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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