Samworth Brothers consults with staff over Brooksby Foods
Samworth Brothers has confirmed that it is consulting with staff to repurpose its Brooksby Foods factory in Melton Mowbray into a plant-based facility.
Archives for May 27, 2020
Adelie Foods in administration as virus hits home
Deloitte has been appointed administrator of food-to-go company Adelie Foods, following the impact of COVID-19 on its business.
Coronavirus drives grocery sales to record growth
The coronavirus pandemic led take-home grocery sales to grow at their fastest rate since records began in 1994, with the Co-op leading the charge, according to figures from market analyst Kantar.
Britvic bolstered by at-home beverages during COVID crisis
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.
Coronavirus: food industry SMEs hardest hit after hospitality, leisure
Coronavirus has hit small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food industry harder than any other sector, bar hospitality and leisure, according to research commissioned by specialist bank Aldermore.
Vegan and coeliac-friendly desserts in Ecotrophelia UK shortlist
Vegan and coeliac-friendly desserts have greatly inspired teams entering this year’s student food innovation competition – Ecotrophelia UK and are trends heavily reflected by the five shortlisted groups.