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Anticipation mounts for the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2020

Anticipation mounts for the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2020

With just two weeks remaining until the Women in Meat Industry Awards online ceremony, organisers have revealed the running order for the presentation as well as other key details that viewers will want to know. The ceremony will be streamed live at the Women in Meat...

Campden BRI appoints new chief executive

Campden BRI appoints new chief executive

Pete Headridge will become the new chief executive of the Campden BRI Group following Chris Huscroft’s retirement on the 1st January 2021. Huscroft joined Campden BRI in October 2018 as director of technology, before becoming director of the Centre of Technical...

Tyson Foods expands plant-based range into Europe

Tyson Foods expands plant-based range into Europe

Tyson Foods has announced the European launch of its plant-based protein brand, Raised & Rooted. The move marks the first expansion of the Raised & Rooted brand outside the U.S and Brett Van de Bovenkamp, president of Tyson Foods Europe, said: “We’re thrilled...

Harper Adams University appoints deputy vice-chancellor

Harper Adams University appoints deputy vice-chancellor

Harper Adams University has appointed sustainable livestock systems expert, Professor Michael Lee, to the role of deputy vice-chancellor. Professor Lee will undertake a wide range of duties overseeing the academic activities of the university as well as deputising for...

Moy Park awarded grant for Poultry House Project

Moy Park awarded grant for Poultry House Project

Food company Moy Park, together with its partners Queen’s University Belfast and JF McKenna, has secured funding from Innovate UK to develop its £250,000 ‘Ideal Home’ project. The project will provide an improved, resource and energy-efficient solution to poultry...

AHDB webinar to explore Covid-19 market access measures

AHDB webinar to explore Covid-19 market access measures

Following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, AHDB is set to explore the new ways of working for exporters in the UK as part of its series of webinars. The webinar will highlight some of the key changes adopted within market access measures during the pandemic and...

UK Farming Roundtable urges Government to deliver Brexit certainty

UK Farming Roundtable urges Government to deliver Brexit certainty

With less than eight weeks before the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK Farming Roundtable has stressed the critical importance of getting new agricultural policy right in the devolved nations. On the 1st January 2021, the UK will enter a new era for...

Beef revenue grows by £10 million thanks to levy boards campaign

Beef revenue grows by £10 million thanks to levy boards campaign

The ‘Make It’ campaign launched by AHDB, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and HCC – Meat Promotion Wales launched earlier this year has raised £9.8million in incremental retail beef sales. The success of the campaign resulted in 742 tonnes of beef steak sold over the...

Organisers reveal social platforms for Women in Meat Awards

Organisers reveal social platforms for Women in Meat Awards

The Women in Meat Industry Awards has taken to social media in order to attract additional interest for its first-ever online ceremony, which takes place on the 2nd December. Twitter and LinkedIn pages have been created for the initiative and readers can get involved...

Nomad Foods to acquire Findus Switzerland

Nomad Foods to acquire Findus Switzerland

Nomad Foods has announced that it has entered into an agreement to take over Findus Switzerland from Froneri International Ltd for a fee of around €110 million. Nomad Foods’ acquisition of Findus, one of the leading frozen food brands in Europe, will help the company...

‘McPlant’ range announced by McDonald’s

‘McPlant’ range announced by McDonald’s

McDonald’s has unveiled plans to release a range of plant based meat alternatives called McPlant in 2021. The fast food giant confirmed that the new range will consist of plant based burgers, chicken alternatives and breakfast items.  McDonald’s international...

Premier Foods sees exceptional demand during lockdown

Premier Foods sees exceptional demand during lockdown

One of the UK’s biggest food brands, Premier Foods, has seen its profits grow by more than £47 million thanks to what it describes as exceptional demand during lockdown. The company, which owns the likes of Oxo, Bisto and Mr Kipling, released its half year results for...

FMT Food Industry Awards product judging postponed

FMT Food Industry Awards product judging postponed

The new lockdown for England announced by the Prime Minister has impacted on the product judging arrangements for the FMT Food Industry Awards, which were due to take place at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens later this month. Harper Adams Regional Food Academy...

Hovis bought by private-equity firm Endless

Hovis bought by private-equity firm Endless

Hovis, the 134-year old British brand, has announced that it has been bought by private equity firm Endless LLP for an undisclosed sum. The terms of the agreement have been approved by both the Gores Group and Premier Foods, Hovis’ current owners. The bakery brand...

Kerry acquires Canadian probiotic company

Kerry acquires Canadian probiotic company

Taste and nutrition company Kerry has reached an agreement to acquire the Canadian probiotic company Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus produces a range of clinically supported supplement applications in the North American market and Kerry says it will expand 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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How frozen food can help bolster the resilience of our vital national food supply

Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation, explains why frozen food is well placed to help tackle the UK’s pressing food resilience challenges.

Grocery retail’s next evolution: the rise of ‘sentient’ stores

The next competitive advantage in grocery retail won’t come from technology alone, but from stores that can turn live data into intelligence and action, says Toby Pickard, retail futures senior partner, IGD.

The heat is on

Government failure to act now to support the UK’s whole food supply chain will have far-reaching consequences, says PTF director general Rod Addy.

Everything you need to know about the Food Management Industry Awards can be found through our dedicated website.

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Cheese shredding solutions by Urschel

Leading cheese processors rely on optimised dicing and shredding solutions supplied by Urschel.

The Multivac Total Offer: end-to-end lifecycle support

Streamline your operations with a joined-up approach to equipment, materials and service solutions from Multivac.

Revolutionise your sterilisation: how the Static Steriflow solves real production challenges

Interfood Technology talks to Food Management Today about the Static Steriflow, engineered for versatility and reliability in food production environments.

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