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Olive oil and butter prices have doubled since 2020, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has responded to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, finding that ingredient costs have “surged”.
Premier Foods acquires premium ready-to-eat grains brand
Food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced that it will acquire Merchant Gourmet, a premium, convenience meal brand.
Researchers suggest new food groups should be added to allergen labels
Allergy research has found eight food groups were not included in the mandatory labelling of foods despite accounting for at least 1% of cases of food anaphylaxis.
Ambition needed to hit net-zero emissions in food industry
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and SLR Consulting have published a report which sets out how the food and drink industry can achieve the ambitious target of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050 and the support it will require from Government. As the UK Government...
Jobs at risk as Bakkavor’s Spalding site enters consultation process
More than 430 jobs are under threat at the Bakkavor food manufacturing plant at Spalding in Lincolnshire, according to the union Unite. Unite met with the management staff at Bakkavor to ask for the business rationale for the 433 job cuts at one the four sites at the...
UK food industry publishes Covid-19 recovery proposals
Food industry figures across the UK have published a ‘path to recovery’ which details steps Government and industry can take to future proof the sector and calls on the Government to address the UK’s negative balance of trade in food. The report was endorsed by over...
Shopper confidence in food hits seven-year high
While overall shopper confidence remains at one of the lowest levels on record, consumer trust in food has hit a seven-year high, according to the latest results from the IGD Shopper Confidence Index. The IGD Shopper Confidence Index in May 2020 remains low at -10...
Freaks of Nature invests £1m to sustain significant growth
Yorkshire’s plant-based desserts producer Freaks of Nature is investing £1m in its manufacturing facilities to meet the growing demand for its chilled desserts and hot puddings. The Ossett-based brand is installing a second manufacturing line as well as investing in...
Changes to 2 Sisters parent company board
The parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, Boparan Holdings, has announced changes to its non-executive board with the appointment of Ian Ellis as chief financial officer. Ellis, who also spent four years at the Co-op as its chief financial officer, has held a number...
IGD responds to industry changes with supply chain analysis
In response to changes to the food and consumer goods supply chain over recent months, research and training charity IGD has enhanced its Supply Chain Analysis platform to provide business with the tools needed to succeed in the new normal. Informed by the industry’s...
Nominations now open for Women in Meat Industry Awards
The search has started for this year’s Meat Business Woman Of The Year, as part of the annual and highly prestigious Women in Meat Industry Awards, with the opportunity to nominate candidates online. Recognising the important and varied contributions that women make...
Royal Warrant holding butcher appoints former Morrisons director as CEO
Scottish butchers and Royal Warrant holder, Donald Russell, has appointed former Morrisons marketing director, Mike Hoban, as its new chief executive. As well as Morrisons, Hoban has also represented British Airways, Confused.com and Scottish Widows in a number of...
Morrisons’ phone delivery service passes 100k orders in two months
Morrisons’ new phone shopping service, aimed specifically at the old and vulnerable during the current pandemic, has received over 100,00 orders in its first two months of operation. Launched in April, the new telesales shopping platform was introduced in response to...
Research suggests new normal for food habits post virus
A survey of 1,706 people conducted by Leatherhead Food Research has suggested that consumer behaviour and eating habits may be permanently affected as a result of Covid-19. The survey found that the majority of UK consumers (94%) said they changed the way they shop...
Wykes Farms appoints new chairman after John Clothier retires
Independent cheese producers Wykes Farms has announced Paul Hardwick as its new chairman, with John Clothier stepping down following 70 years of service to the business. Hardwick has been with Wyke Farms for 30 years as its finance director, having previously working...
SIAL Food Business Exhibition plans to go ahead in October
The SIAL Food Business Exhibition is preparing to go ahead in October this year, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Organisers of the five-day event, which is scheduled to take place in Paris, say they remain: “Resolutely optimistic and mobilised to offer our...
Redundancies made as Adelie Foods rescue efforts fail
Food-to-go firm Adelie Foods has ceased trading with 2,169 redundancies being made after efforts to save the company failed. The move comes after Adelie Foods appointed restructuring firm Deloitte to search for a potential buyer of the company, which included Samworth...
Weetabix supporting farmers to cope with demand during pandemic
Weetabix is working closely with its local farmers to keep production going during the Covid-19 crisis by committing to sourcing all wheat for Weetabix Original from within 50 miles of its Burton Latimer mill. During the current pandemic, Weetabix has seen an increase...
Storage space for frozen food limited following virus
Storage space for cold and frozen products remains limited following a flux in demand from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Cold Chain Federation (CCF). The Federation has revealed that cold storage occupancy rates are likely to remain high for the near...
Scotland’s egg and poultry producers well placed as nation prepares to reset, says NFUS
As Scotland enters the first phase in easing lockdown restrictions, egg and poultry producers are beginning to reset, restart and recover from a very healthy position, according to the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS). The Union says that resetting and...
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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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