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New chairman appointed at 2 Sisters Food Group
Former CEO of the Co-op Group, Richard Pennycook, has been appointed as the new chariman for 2 Sisters Food Group, The appointment comes after Lord Charles Allen of Kensington announced his retirement from the position. Lord Allen will be succeeded in early 2020 by...
Nestlé to invest £1.59bn into recyclable plastics
Nestlé has announced it is to invest £1.59bn into sustainable packaging solutions. The food and drink company will begin a move away from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and has committed £1.59bn to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable...
Greenyard Frozen helps create 80,000 meals for vulnerable people
A fruit and veg producer is helping vulnerable people across the UK by using excess carrots and sending them to food charity FareShare. Greenyard Frozen has created 80,000 meals by recycling food waste from purple carrots before distributing them to a network of...
Agriculture bill aims to reward British farmers
The Government has announced its latest agriculture bill, which promises to reward British farmers by moving away from EU policy. The bill will aim to strike a balance between food production and protecting the environment, while also seeking to take back control of...
Future trade policy key for dairy sector, says NFU
Securing free and frictionless trade with the EU and safeguarding British food standards will be crucial for the UK dairy sector to grow, according to NFU vice president Stuart Roberts. Roberts has been speaking to delegates at the Semex Conference – the first big...
Research into vegan alternatives for animal-based proteins underway
Campden BRI has begun research into developing techniques to help the food industry produce cost-effective protein-rich ingredients from plants. Campden BRI has over 2,500 member companies from 80 countries, including all of the top 10 UK retailers, and provides...
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Future climate policy must support British farming’s net zero ambitions
As world leaders and climate ambassadors continue to discuss the need for urgent climate action at COP25, the NFU is calling for the next Government to develop climate policy that empowers British farmers to reach their ambition of net zero agriculture by 2040. In its...
Science lab RSSL secures certification to mitigate Brexit disruption
RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd) has secured Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplifications (AEOC) certification ahead of whatever Brexit presents the UK with, in terms of supply chain complexities. AEOC certification demonstrates that RSSL adheres to HMRC...
CIEH calls for parties to bring back Environment Bill
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called on all political parties to commit to reintroducing and improving on the Environment Bill following the election. The Environment Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons on the 28th...
Bord Bia warns consumers may lose confidence in food products post Brexit
The latest insight from Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has revealed a strong positive sentiment from UK consumers towards Irish food and drink products and a declining confidence in the availability of the food and drink they enjoy post Brexit. The insight, which...
FDF welcomes more time to scrutinise Brexit deal
As the Prime Minister looks set to attempt to get Brexit legislation through the House of Commons once again this week the food industry's main body is urging caution. Ian Wright CBE, chief executive, Food and Drink Federation, said: “Everybody has had enough of the...
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