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Seasonal low-waste dip brand ChicP encourages the nation to spread sustainability

Founded on a passion for, and a commitment to, sustainable living, ChicP creates delicious dips to counteract the colossal amount of food waste we…

July 22, 2021

Innovation

New grants announced to innovate horticultural food and drink industry

Growing Kent & Medway has announced £3million in R&D grants for projects that support inclusive economic growth and environmentally sustainable practices and innovations. Funding…

July 21, 2021

Food Logistics

Fortec is working with FareShare to help fight hunger in the UK

Fortec is proud to be collaborating with FareShare, as the charity works to fight hunger and tackle food waste in the UK. FareShare redistributes…

July 20, 2021

Sustainability

Over three fifths of Brits want to shop seasonally in a bid to become more sustainable

A new poll has revealed that less than half (44%) of Brits know when some of the UK’s most well-known fruit and vegetables are…

July 20, 2021

Agriculture

AHDB trial saves pig industry an estimated £15.3m

AHDB’s accelerated ammonia monitoring trial shows that the British pig industry is successfully reducing ammonia emissions, saving producers an estimated £15.3m. The results, which…

July 19, 2021

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April 29, 2021

Latest Eating In vs Dining Out report reveals that both retail and foodservice will grow in 2021

The latest Eating In vs Dining Out report – produced by insight and analysis providers IGD, in collaboration with foodservice consultant Peter Backman –…

Your Voices
April 26, 2021

Simple ways to make a difference this Stop Food Waste Day

Stop Food Waste Day takes place on 28th April this year. With an estimated 33% of all food produced globally wasted and the average…

Your Voices
April 15, 2021

Animal transport: help us prepare our assessment

EFSA is gathering the views of stakeholders in the early stages of our scientific assessment on the welfare of animals during transport in the…

Your Voices
April 7, 2021

World health day: natural foods like mushrooms are more effective than supplements, says health expert

Since the start of the pandemic, Brits have embraced a renewed focus on their health and wellbeing and have taken a careful look at…

Your Voices
April 6, 2021

Don’t throw it out

ChicP creates delicious and healthy veggie bites, hoummus and dips from surplus wonky veg. They are encouraging the nation to waste less and eat…

Your Voices
March 31, 2021

Barilla alongside Food For Soul urge people to ‘unite, rejoice and remember’ this National Carbonara Day as they pledge 1 million pasta dishes to Refettorio projects

National Carbonara Day is taking place worldwide on April 6th, and after a hard year for all, Barilla and Food For Soul founder, Massimo…

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Food Outlets
July 16, 2021

Baker street triples distribution with Tesco

After launching in April this year, Baker Street’s Drive Thru range of Classic Hot Dog Rolls and Original Burger Buns have helped the retail

How to make your summer picnics more eco-friendly

Sustainability
July 14, 2021

This July is National Picnic Month, and when the sun finally makes an appearance, you can guarantee that al fresco dining will be back

Lameness support stepped up across Wales

Agriculture
July 13, 2021

Welsh dairy farmers will get more access to lameness advice and support thanks to an increase in the number of trained experts. Vets from

Udderly innovative support for cow feeding business

Innovation
July 6, 2021

Digital manufacturing experts at AMRC North West helped an animal feed supply company explore an ‘on the go’ mobile dashboard for its core technology

Nominations open for Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award

Awards and Events
July 1, 2021

Nominations are being requested for women working in the dairy industry demonstrating the qualities connect, share and inspire, to be considered for this year’s

Wrap it up (but make it compostable)

Sustainability
June 30, 2021

THE majority of the British public want to get rid of plastic packaging on their food and have compostable packaging instead, a new poll

Quack Covid cures: UK tea supplier sees sales of Pine Needle Tea rise by 5000%

Beverages
June 30, 2021

The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company were shocked to find that Pine Needle Tea sales had gone through the roof this year.

New Aviko crazy chip combos to get your sides noticed!

New Products
June 28, 2021

Chip specialist Aviko has given the nation’s favourite side a mega makeover with a new recipe collection that’s set to cause a stir. Chips

Quicke’s launches Letterbox Cheese, delivering wedges direct to the doormat

Food Logistics
June 28, 2021

Tailor-made for staycations, gifting and lunchtime treats, the new Letterbox Cheese parcels from Quicke’s will make it easier than ever to enjoy a top

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Food Logistics
July 22, 2021

IGD launches resources to help industry accelerate food surplus redistribution

With 16% of adults (one in six people) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland experiencing food insecurity,[1] IGD is driving positive change on food

Food Logistics
July 21, 2021

Bridge Cheese doubles capacity at Telford base

Bridge Cheese, which supplies cheese and dairy products to the food manufacturing and food service sectors, is expanding its Telford production facility to double

Agriculture
July 21, 2021

AHDB to reduce costs by £7.8m including shake up of leadership team

AHDB will make £7.8m of reductions from its annual staff and overheads budget of £29m as part of plans to reduce operational costs and

Food Logistics
July 21, 2021

The Burnt Chef Project find almost one third of those who have left the hospitality industry are looking to return within the next six months

The Burnt Chef Project rolled out a hospitality survey to explore issues around staffing within the hospitality sector looking to ascertain why people had

Food Outlets
July 21, 2021

Food charity calls on South West food businesses to redirect their surplus

FareShare South West, the region’s largest food redistribution charity who fight hunger whilst tackling food waste, is calling on South West food businesses to

Food Logistics
July 20, 2021

The EIS and Yakult form nutrition partnership

The English Institute of Sport (EIS) and Yakult announce a new partnership as the company is named a Preferred Performance Nutrition Supplier to the

Awards and Events
July 20, 2021

‘No lettuce’ salad wins top organic award & listing with Ocado

The Best of the Organic Market (BOOM) Awards 2021, organised by leading organic certifier Soil Association Certification and headline sponsored by Ocado, celebrated the

Agriculture
July 16, 2021

AHDB response to the National Food Strategy

Christine Watts, AHDB Chief Communications and Market Development Officer, said: “We welcome publication of the National Food Strategy and a number of the recommendations

Beverages
July 16, 2021

Freedom Day: the UK’s favourite celebratory cocktails revealed

The best cocktails and mocktails for those looking to celebrate Freedom Day (19 July) – to mark the end of most Covid-19 restrictions –

Food Logistics
July 15, 2021

IGD supports national food strategy ambition

Following the publication of the National Food Strategy (NFS), IGD, the organisation whose purpose is to deliver positive social impact in partnership with the

Agriculture
July 14, 2021

AHDB secures funding to help future proof thousands of farm businesses

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has secured £3.9million of funding to help thousands of farmers and growers navigate the fallout of the

Food Outlets
July 14, 2021

Blakemore retail launches first SPAR Market store

On 18th June, Blakemore Retail business relaunched its store in Bala under the SPAR Market fascia following a complete refurbishment. The SPAR Market format

New Products
July 14, 2021

Travel with your tastebuds: Kooky brand brings exotic super fruits of the world to the U.K.

With COVID restrictions still limiting much overseas travel, a fruity new brand is offering customers the chance to travel with their taste buds by

Sustainability
July 14, 2021

Aluminium – Please decorate responsibly!

Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable material, with over 75% of all the aluminium ever produced still in use today. And yet craft brewers often

Food Outlets
July 13, 2021

Twice Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar to open latest restaurant in Wembley Park

Twice Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar is opening his latest restaurant in Wembley Park, the globally renowned entertainment district and 365-day neighbourhood. The pioneering chef

New Products
July 13, 2021

Matthews Cotswold Flour launches range of five new flours

Matthews Cotswold Flour, one of the UK’s oldest yet most innovative family-run flour mills, is launching five new flours in response to increasing demand

Awards and Events
July 12, 2021

Gold at International Wine & Spirit Competition for Hattiers Rum

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has announced its awards for 2021, with premium Devon rum blender, Hattiers Rum, awarded Gold for ‘Eminence’,

Food Logistics
July 9, 2021

Brits put food dates back on the menu

After sixteen months of intermittent lockdown, new research from European bakery experts, St Pierre, reveals that food is still at the heart of the

Food Logistics
July 9, 2021

Farming Minister’s response to RABDF labour survey offers hope

A response to the RABDF Labour Survey from Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has sparked fresh hope the government may consider helping the dairy sector

New Products
July 9, 2021

Steeltown Welsh Vodka filtered through anthracite for a crisp, clean flavour from the spirit of Wales distillery in Newport, South Wales

Introducing the Spirit of Wales Distilleries’ newest premium Welsh spirit brand Steeltown. Steeltown is the first signature brand from the distillery based in Newport,

Beverages
July 9, 2021

Introducing Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin with 13 delicate botanicals.

The Spirit of Wales Distillery, a new spirits producer in Wales, has launched its signature release and contemporary styled Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin. Authentic

Dietary & Lifestyle
July 8, 2021

CBA survey reveals the increasing popularity of bread and changing buying habits

A new survey* of craft bakers on bread buying habits, conducted in April, has highlighted some positive changes to shoppers’ bread buying habits over

New Products
July 7, 2021

Haskapa launches Haskap Berry and Matcha teas in collaboration with Bird and Blend

The team behind Haskapa, the world’s first all-natural haskap superberry powder, has teamed up with artisan tea company, Bird &Blend, to launch a duo

Beverages
July 7, 2021

WSTA calls on Government to end harmful Bourbon tariffs

Removing the 25% tariff on US whiskies would boost UK spirits sector after the value of imports halved last year Trade association also warns