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The beef deal between China and Britain has been finalised

Britain and China finalise £230m beef trade deal

In a deal worth £230m over five years to Britain, a beef trade agreement with China has been finalised.

Whisky tariff threatens jobs

The 25% tariff on US imports of Scotch whisky will put jobs at risk and stunt investment and productivity in the sector, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

Latest developments in CBD infused food and drink

From the £9m purchase of Love Hemp to new product launches, we take a look at the latest updates in the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in food and drink manufacturing.

Peter’s Food Service adds 110 new jobs

Bakery firm Peter’s Food Service has announced the creation of 110 new jobs as it ramps up expansion plans.

Jobs to follow with £150,000 bakery expansion

West Yorkshire bakery Just Desserts has appointed contractors to commence works on its £150,000 expansion plans, with an expectation of new jobs to be created as a result.

Multivac unveils new tray-sealing, packaging and slicing models

Packaging firm Multivac has launched four new processing machines, claiming to save UK manufacturers time and costs.

2 Sisters offers 120 jobs to Tomlinson’s Dairies staff

Poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group has offered up to 120 former Tomlinson’s Dairies workers jobs at one if its Welsh factories following the recent collapse of the business.

Food industry cautious on Brexit deal

Food firms have welcomed an apparent deal between the Government and the EU, but experts and opposition MPs have warned that the industry’s worries are far from over at this early stage.

Beef promotion urged as plant-based products gain ground

Beef producers and the Government have agreed to unite to explore ways to increase awareness of the benefits of red meat amid fears competition from plant-based products is further damaging the already beleaguered industry.

Wensleydale Creamery secures £17.9m deal to boost production

North Yorkshire-based Wensleydale Creamery has secured £17.9m in funding from HSBC UK to invest in new equipment and boost production.

Brexit preparedness report ‘utterly worthless’

Sections of the food manufacturing industry have warned the Government that a no-deal Brexit will “destroy” many businesses, with experts slamming the recent Preparedness Campaign.

Plant-based surge drives Glebe Farm site expansion

The rise in plant-based goods has led to Glebe Farm Foods commencing work on a multi-million pound development of its existing gluten-free oat production site.

Coca-Cola European Partners invests £49m in Wakefield site

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has invested £49m into operations at its Wakefield site, as the drinks giant celebrates the 30th anniversary since its opening.