All news articles for September 2020

OVs will have to sign EHCs for all consignments of products of animal origin exported to EU from 1 January 2021

'Chronic' vet shortage threatens meat and dairy exports

By Rod Addy

Meat and dairy exports to the EU remain threatened by the lack of vets needed to implement food safety checks and sign export health certificates (EHCs), claims the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

The breakfast cereal companies have committed to supporting public health

Breakfast cereal manufacturers commit to positive health

By Michelle Perrett

Breakfast Cereals UK (BCUK), the UK trade body for the breakfast cereals industry whose members include Kellogg’s and Weetabix, has launched its roadmap manifesto ‘Wake Up to Breakfast Cereal – A five-point plan’.

Small brewers will be impacted by Small brewers Relief

Small brewers hit by falling beer sales

By Michelle Perrett

Small brewers are struggling to cope with the fall in beer sales as taxes are set to rise, the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) has revealed.

Professor Judy Buttriss, director general of the British Nutrition Foundation, talks about the importance of reformulation.

OPINION

Reformulation and innovation support healthier, more sustainable diets

By Judy Buttriss

The importance of reformulation and, in particular, innovation to improve the nutrient profile of food has been reinforced recently by the challenges associated with the high prevalence of obesity, its association with symptom severity in COVID-19, the...

Peers in the House of Lords have voted for the amendments

Lords back food standards amendment in Agriculture Bill

By Michelle Perrett

The House of Lords has voted on two amendments to the Agriculture Bill that would mean that imported foods would have to meets domestic standards and the role of the Trade and Agriculture Commission would be strengthened.

Greggs factory has been temporarily closed due to a

Coronavirus cases at Greggs factory halts production

By Michelle Perrett

Greggs has temporarily halted production and sent 300 staff home from its factory near Newcastle after a “small number” of coronavirus cases were confirmed among staff working at the site.

Eustice said granting of third party status should be a

BREXIT: EU remains ‘intransigent’ over trade deal

By Michelle Perrett

The EU remains ‘intransigent’ on issues such as fisheries and is using the granting of third country status for animal products as a negotiating tactic, George Eustice, secretary of state for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA)...

Functional drinks are set for a boost. (Copyright: Kerry)

Functional beverages attract lifestyle consumers

By Michelle Perrett

Demand for functional beverages are set to rise as ‘lifestyle consumers’ are increasingly entering the category, ingredients supplier Kerry Taste & Nutrition has predicted.

Raynor Foods has gone national

Me and My Team

Raynor Foods: Adapting, innovating and going national

By Michelle Perrett

Raynors, the sandwich supplier, was Manufacturing Company of The Year at the 2020 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards. Matt Raynor, chairman, talks about the company and overcoming the challenges of Covid-19.

It’s never been more important to ensure your business is as fit as possible

The perfect storm is here: are you ready?

By Rod Addy

Food firms facing the perfect storm as the end of Brexit transition period looms, Christmas approaches and the UK tackles continued coronavirus restrictions should register for free for Food Manufacture’s 20 October webinar.

Alpro has unveiled its green pledges

Alpro invests in Kettering site and unveils green pledges

By Michelle Perrett

Plant-based food and drink manufacturer Alpro has unveiled plans to invest €30m in its factories as it publishes a five-year health and sustainability action plan, entitled ‘Feeding the Future With Plants’.

Beef exports from UK head to US

UK beef heads to US for first time in 20 years

By Michelle Perrett

Kepak Group Limited (Merthyr) in Wales, Foyle Food Group (Foyle Campsie), WD Meats and Granville Food Care have been cleared to export beef to the US – a first for any UK business in 20 years.

Action on Sugar calls for action over fruit snacks

Honest labelling’ called for on children’s fruit snacks

By Michelle Perrett

A campaign group is calling for honest labelling on fruit snacks for children, arguing they are displaying misleading claims such as ‘1 of your 5 a day’, ‘Naturally occurring sugars’ or ‘Made from real fruit’.

Whitby Gin is expanding

Whitby Gin in £1.5m distillery expansion

By Michelle Perrett

A Yorkshire gin-maker is expanding its operation after being granted permission to move into new premises in the shadow of Whitby Abbey.

Lockdown sauces launched by businesswoman Maria Stella.

Home cooking prompts Borneo sauces launch

By Michelle Perrett

The home cooking boom prompted by the coronavirus pandemic lockdown has inspired businesswoman Maria Stella, boss of Sorai, to launch a range of Borneo sauces.

Princes sees the labelling move as part of a wider response to shoppers demanding more transparency from processors

Princes pursues transparency with Napolina QR codes

By Rod Addy

Princes has launched on-pack quick response (QR) codes on its Napolina canned tomatoes, enabling smartphone users to view their quality and sustainability credentials as part of a broader blockchain-enabled transparency drive.

Scottish wholesalers are concerned about Brexit impact

Scots meat exports face ‘substantial market turbulence’

By Michelle Perrett

Scotland’s meat wholesalers have written to secretary of state for Scotland Alister Jack, warning that the red meat sector is heading for ‘substantial market turbulence’ during the UK’s exit from the EU.

Greencore is the subject of a Early Day Motion

MP: Government should force Greencore sick pay change

By Michelle Perrett

Labour MP for Brent Central Dawn Butler has called for the Government to intervene to require Greencore to provide food factory workers with 100% of their normal pay during their period of self-isolation.

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