Plastic food and drink packaging inquiry launched

Plastic food and drink packaging inquiry launched

Apr 2, 2019 | News

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is launching its much anticipated inquiry into plastic food and drink packaging. Chair of the Committee Neil Parish MP commented: “Plastic currently pollutes this country’s soils, rivers and coasts, with millions of...
Former Waitrose director awarded Bicentenary Trophy

Former Waitrose director awarded Bicentenary Trophy

Apr 1, 2019 | News, Retailing

The Royal Smithfield Club’s president HRH The Countess of Wessex has presented the former Waitrose & Partners director, Heather Jenkins, with the Club’s annual Bicentenary Trophy in recognition of 30 years of outstanding service to the agriculture and meat...
Obituary: Sir David Naish

Obituary: Sir David Naish

Mar 29, 2019 | Food Equipment & Services, News

Tributes have been paid to former NFU President Sir David Naish who has died at the age of 78. Born in Nottinghamshire, Sir David was President of the NFU between 1991 and 1998 and followed in the footsteps of his uncle, Lord Netherthorpe, who was NFU President from...
Annual PTF Dinner brings industry together

Annual PTF Dinner brings industry together

Mar 29, 2019 | News

The Hilton Hotel in Park Lane, London was the setting for the annual Provision Trade Federation (PTF) black-tie dinner last night (28th March) where around 600 guests enjoyed a first-class meal plus entertainment from comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw. During a...
Moy Park launches new plastics strategy

Moy Park launches new plastics strategy

Mar 27, 2019 | Food Packing, News

Moy Park has launched a new campaign to tackle the use of plastics and packaging across its business. The company plans to reduce its overall usage of packaging by 5% year on year while also increasing the percentage of recyclable packaging by 5%. The target is...