Bardsley England, the fruit farming operation and the UK's second largest apple grower supplying top supermarkets, has been acquired by global agriculture group Camellia.
Exports, supply of labour and the future of egg replacement products were some of the key developments discussed with agriculture director at Noble Foods Graham Atkinson in this exclusive interview.
Bakkavor, the fresh prepared food manufacturer, has reported second quarter trading ahead of 2019, although sales of salads had been hit by COVID-19 restrictions and mixed weather.
New inspection devices designed for harsh, deep cleaning and supplied by Loma Systems are gaining traction in the industry, having been installed by fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor.
UK producers will struggle to compete with overseas rivals if zero tariff trade with Australia is approved by the Government, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has warned.
Salad supplier WS Bentley has secured a five-year Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) of £800,000 to help finance £1.85m of capital investment.
Demand for luxury products, thriftiness and the link between gut health and mental health have been identified as top 2021 consumer food trends by market research group The Food People.
