Acquisition brings two iconic family-owned brands under one roof
Branded ambient food supplier Bramble Foods Group has acquired Whitakers Chocolates for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for January 23, 2025
How Trump could influence UK food and drink
The impact of the Trump administration is going to be complex and enduring, effecting the global stage in various avenues – from the green agenda, to investment, trade and health.
Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs
Sainsbury’s has announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a drive to deliver £1bn worth of cost savings.
Farmed fish welfare put on the agenda in Scotland
Aquaculture industry and animal protection organisation representatives met in the Scottish Parliament on 21 January to call for farmed fish to be granted the same legal protections afforded to land animals.
Eden Mill installs stills at St Andrews distillery
Eden Mill has installed wash and spirit stills at its new distillery.
Leadership shakeup at FDF Scotland
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has announced changes to its leadership team, as the new chair outlines his priorities to support the future growth of Scotland’s food and drink industry.
M&A activity up 30% across food and drink sector in 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity within the food and drink sector increased by 29.1% in 2024 compared with the previous year.
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