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EAT-Lancet report slammed by meat industry

The UK meat industry has described a new report suggesting a reduction in consumption as “flawed” and one-sided.

BBF secures £40m of investment

Own-label baked goods manufacturer BBF has secured £40m of investment through a financing facility to support its future growth plans.

Bakery invests in £15m facility

Leicestershire-based Geary’s Bakeries has invested £15m in a new bakery facility in a bid to keep up with increased demand for its products.

Ex Mondelēz boss takes on Montezuma’s role

Artisan chocolate maker Montezuma’s has appointed former Mondelēz UK boss Michael Taylor as chairman of its newly-formed board of directors.

Sales drop for Premier Foods

Premier Foods saw sales drop despite continued growth of its key brands in its third-quarter (Q3) trading statement for the 13 weeks to 29 December 2018.

Egg contracts under scrutiny

A “gross imbalance” in contracts between egg producers and packers has led to reform calls by the industry trade body.

Eversheds: start planning for hard Brexit

Food and drink manufacturers need to start implementing their no-deal Brexit contingency plans, legal firm Eversheds has warned, as the threat of a hard exit from the EU draws closer.

Will regulation solve the food waste problem?

Leatherhead Food Research vice president for business development asks whether or not regulation can help solve the UK’s food waste problem.

Finsbury fights off difficult trading environment to grow sales

Speciality bakery product manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has weathered what it described as a “difficult trading environment” to see a modest growth in sales.

Get cooking instructions right: PASS

Food manufacturers have been urged to ensure they are providing correct cooking instructions on products after a testing services company revealed many were falling short of food safety guidelines.