Fresh Food

UK eggs are facing a shortage

NFU calls for DEFRA investigation into the egg supply chain

By Michelle Perrett

The NFU (National Farmers’ Union) is calling for an urgent investigation by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) into whether an “exceptional market conditions” declaration should be made under the Agriculture Act 2020, given...

Gousto has secured more than £200m through fundraising over the past two months

Gousto secures £172.3m investment

By Gwen Ridler

Recipe box firm Gousto welcomed three additional blue-chip institutional investors onto its register after securing $230m (£172.3m) of investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 last month.

Argent outlined measures to tackle coronavirus in its latest financial results

Argent Foods furloughed 500 in tough coronavirus measures

By Gwen Ridler

Argent Foods furloughed more than 500 workers in businesses hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic alongside other tough measures, it announced in its financial report for the 12 months to 31 December 2019.

Export sales success for Mash Direct

Export sales success for Mash Direct

By Gwen Ridler

Foodservice sales and exports success has propelled prepared vegetable and ready meals manufacturer Mash Direct to another year of growth.