The food industry has called for an extension to Britain’s impending exit from the EU following Parliament’s rejection of the Government’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
The latest detection and inspection equipment can help manufacturers improve quality and traceability as well as reduce contamination and food waste, bringing cost savings too.
Scottish food bodies have joined forces to “implore” the Government to avoid a no-deal Brexit situation that could cost the industry over £2bn in lost sales a year.
Fresh foods provider Avondale Foods has reported a record turnover for the past year, but has warned that fluctuations between euro and sterling could cause issues in the future.
Salads and fillings manufacturer Chiltern Foods has moved into a new facility in Aylesbury as part of a £1m investment to meet growing demand for healthier menu options.
The Government’s inability to reassure UK food producers on the future of the industry post-Brexit has made the country an international embarrassment, Shore Capital head of research Clive Black has claimed.
Adelie Foods’ Kilmarnock factory will close, affecting 180 roles and its Munro Place distribution centre, under plans just released by the company as it shifts production to its two London plants.
Growing distribution channels and a focus on new product development have boosted sales at Northern Ireland firm Mash Direct, according to its latest annual results.
SK Chilled Foods picked up two awards at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs), staged at the Hilton on Park Lane hotel in London earlier this month.
UK food and drink businesses have been on a charm offensive in China as part of a trade mission organised by the Department for International Trade (DIT), Santander UK and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
A Welsh pâté manufacturer has announced plans to expand its range of pâtés and vegan dishes and install a new product development kitchen following a £400,000 finance package from HSBC UK.
British food and drink manufacturers considering stockpiling ahead of Brexit are being faced with increased costs while business confidence dips further.
Tesco’s termination of a Kerry Foods contract, threatening up to 1,000 jobs at its Burton-upon-Trent factory unless the business can be replaced, has been branded ‘brutal’ by trade union Unite.
Online food retailer MuscleFood is to rebrand its entire range to reflect the company’s move towards health and wellness as it hopes to attract new customers.
Sterling Crew, strategic adviser at Shield Safety Group, believes the two recent Pret allergen deaths expose a ‘worrying weakness’ in food labelling rules.
Sainsbury’s is launching more meat-free products, this time targeting flexitarians with vegan mince and burger patties, made from plants by start-up firm The Meatless Farm Co.
Consumers are increasingly willing to choose plain grocery items if they are being sold for ethical reasons, the boss of the UK’s largest redistributor of surplus stock has claimed.
Meat-free innovations supported Kerry Foods’ European growth, as did sugar reduction technology for soft drinks and products aimed at manufacturers delivering US-style barbecue foods, according to the firm’s half-year results.
Ugo Foods Group has announced that Sophia Cooke has replaced Paul Ugo as chief executive officer, as he steps into the role of chairman of the business after 26 years at the helm.
Bakkavor has been fined £176,000 after an employee was killed at its Caledonian Produce site in Bridgeness, Scotland as a result of being struck by empty food trays.
Greencore has refined its US strategy in a bid to tackle struggles in that market and reported strong UK food-to-go profit and sales growth in its interim results.
