Warburtons has teamed up with small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) accelerator Mission Ventures to launch a new joint venture to support bakery start-ups.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Summer Economic Update has been broadly welcomed by members of the food and drink industry, but concerns were raised over the speed at which the sector would be able to recover.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has promised Government support to protect and create new jobs to support the UK economy, along with plans to kick-start the hospitality sector, in a ‘mini-budget’.
The coronavirus-hit 2 Sisters Food Group poultry processing site in Llangefni, Wales has reopened today (3 July), after being given the go-ahead from local safety bodies.
The Government avoided saying “don’t panic” as the coronavirus pandemic sparked consumer stockpiling of food, according to George Eustice, secretary of state at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
The employees tested positive from the 1,400 strong workforce at the factory in the Beaumont Leys area of the city. It followed cases at a number of other food processors in the area, which have reported clusters of COVID-19 at their sites.
A number of cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at Tulip’s Tipton fresh pork manufacturing site, less than a month after confirming the closure of the factory.
Big four retailer Asda has shut down operations at its meat processing site in Kirklees after members of staff were suspected of having contracted COVID-19.
Online sales in the UK are set to surge by £5.3bn, thanks to the lockdown instigated in the wake of the coronavirus, with food manufacturers already capitalising on the opportunity presented by e-commerce.
Beef sales thrived despite the coronavirus pandemic in Great Britain (GB), but lamb has fared less well, according to meat bodies in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Freaks of Nature, the Yorkshire plant-based chilled desserts producer, is investing £1m in its manufacturing facilities to keep pace with demand for its chilled desserts and hot puddings.
A coronavirus food industry recovery plan has been published, endorsed by more than 30 food and drink organisations, outlining steps the Government and industry can take to future-proof the sector.
Big-four retailer Morrisons is to extend its immediate payment scheme for smaller suppliers for a further three months to help combat continued difficulties stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Milk suppliers left struggling in the wake of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic could soon benefit from £10k of funding from the UK Government to help sustain their businesses.
Chocolate and fudge producer Calico Cottage has secured a six-figure funding deal with Lloyds Bank to help it continue its operations during the COVID-19 crisis.
The UK food industry is preparing itself for an easing of coronavirus restrictions and many organisations are publishing guidance for businesses as the situation changes.
Beverages manufacturer Britvic has balanced the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the almost complete shutdown of the hospitality and foodservice sectors with strong at-home sales, according to its latest financial results.
Premier Foods’ intention to redeem £80m of its outstanding floating rate notes is a sign of a turnaround for the business’ finances, according to an industry expert.
The Irish Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU) has called for a taskforce for the meat industry to investigate the spread of coronavirus following a series of cases at processing plants.
The ongoing coronavirus crisis has forced brewing giant Marston’s to agree £70m of additional liquidity through an increased bank facility, as it waits for pubs to reopen.
The Government is to temporarily guarantee B2B transactions currently supported by Trade Credit Insurance (TCI) in a bid to help companies struggling to keep up with bills during the coronavirus crisis.
Food and drink businesses with £50k–£10m in unpaid invoices could soon benefit from a new £1bn funding scheme from finance provider Azzurro Associates.
CapVest Partners-owned Eight Fifty Food Group, which comprises Karro Food Group and Young’s Seafood, has now announced the acquisition of meat processor M&M Walshe Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Ready meals manufacturer Moy Park has partnered with community groups to donate thousands of meals to people most at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.
The balance and volume of meat cuts will remain compromised until the coronavirus outbreak has passed and the market is back to normal, trade body Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has warned.
Members of the Bakers’, Food and Allied Workers’ Union (BFAWU) at Greencore’s Northampton factory have raised concerns after a member of staff working at the site tested positive for COVID-19.
Gluten-free noodle manufacturer Mr Lee’s Pure Foods has smashed its £1.75m crowdfunding target in less than a week, as it sets its sights on further international expansion.
Müller, the dairy processing giant, is facing criticism from National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) for making a u-turn on proposed price increases for farmgate milk.
Small food and drink businesses unable to access funding through existing coronavirus support schemes could soon benefit from 100% state-backed loans worth up to £50,000.
Food ingredients logistics provider Ralph Davies International (RDI) has moved to a new facility in Bicester, which provides increased storage capacity and strong transport links with the UK motorway network.
