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The King’s Ginger collaborates with acclaimed London bakery Pophams on a limtied edition mince pie for Christmas

The King’s Ginger has announced its collaboration with Pophams, which will see the London bakery produce a beautiful and artisanal mince pie made with…

December 2, 2021

Beverages

‘Drink Beautiful’ with Satryna Tequila this Christmas

This Christmas, Satryna invites you to sip a truly exquisite tequila, a product of female craftsmanship from one of Mexico’s finest distilleries. With a…

December 1, 2021

New Products

Doves Farm launches new organic seeded bread flours

The UK’s number 1 organic flour brand, Doves Farm, is launching two new Seeded Bread Flours. The new organic Seedhouse and Heritage Seeded bread…

November 30, 2021

New Products

Castle Dairies Welsh Butter with Halen Môn Sea Salt Crystals now available in M&S stores across Wales!

This November 2021, leading retailer Marks & Spencer will be stocking locally made Castle Dairies Welsh Butter with Halen Môn Sea Salt Crystals (200g)…

November 26, 2021

Agriculture

Matthews Cotswold Flour underlines its commitment to regenerative farming ahead of world soil day

Matthews Cotswold Flour, one of the UK’s oldest yet most innovative family-run flour mills, is marking World Soil Day on 5th December by underlining…

November 25, 2021

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Your Voices
July 26, 2021

Food traceability and transparency – now a match for consumer demands

Consumers are driving change across the spectrum of retail, with technological innovations gathering pace to support the desire for growing consumer demands – not…

Your Voices
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…

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Food Marketing
December 2, 2021

Winter-worthy indulgence: Häagen-Dazs unveils pop-up Wafflerie in Covent Garden

This winter, the ice cream of ice creams, Häagen-Dazs, will be popping up in Covent Garden with its first ever pop-up ‘wafflerie’. Bringing a

New South African stone fruit campaign focuses on retailer promotions

Food Marketing
November 25, 2021

South African stone fruit is now available in the UK and the sun-ripened plums, peaches and nectarines will be the focus of retail promotions

Traditional meat-heavy dishes go plant-based: Lithuania presents staple pork-stuffed potato dish now revamped

Vegetarian
November 24, 2021

Globally, there’s been an ongoing trend of reinventing traditional, time-honored recipes to suit the increasingly changing global tastes that are shifting towards more healthy

Good Fish Guide for Business: a new tool helping to source sustainable seafood

Sustainability
November 24, 2021

The Marine Conservation Society has launched a free tool to help businesses source seafood sustainably. The Good Fish Guide for Business is an extension

Greg Parsons appointed chair of food drink Devon as membership reaches record levels

People
November 23, 2021

Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has announced Greg Parsons, managing director of Sharpham Cheese, has been appointed

Winter cropping area set to rise, says AHDB

Agriculture
November 19, 2021

Favourable drilling conditions and strong prices have supported an increase in winter cropping, according to AHDB’s Early Bird Survey. However, high input costs may

Iceland releases 600,000 christmas delivery slots and guarantees customers a turkey

Food Logistics
November 18, 2021

Iceland promises a turkey in time for Christmas Day to every Brit, by launching its Turkey Insurance. To guarantee their festive feast with a

Therme wellbeing resorts to include sustainable vertical farms thanks to new IGS partnership

Agriculture
November 11, 2021

A pioneering partnership in the field of vertical farming has been launched at COP26 in Glasgow. This will see large-scale urban farms developed at

Nush relaunches dairy-free cream cheese in recyclable cups with snap-on lids

Sustainability
November 10, 2021

UK-based Nush Foods has relaunched its dairy-free cream cheese – made from almond milk – in recyclable cups with snap-on lids, made by Greiner

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Awards and Events
December 2, 2021

Sandford Orchards’ Sandford reserve wins more international acclaim with gold at the international cider awards

Devon’s Sandford Orchards, producer of authentic cider created by combining tradition and innovation, is thrilled to have won gold at the International Cider Awards

Beverages
December 2, 2021

Celebrity Chef James Martin releases Gin just in time for the holidays

Distilled Brands are please to announce a new distribution partnership with James Martin’s London Dry Gin, (Introductory Price £32,95 per 500ml bottle; 44% ABV)

Food Marketing
December 2, 2021

S&S Distribution partners with Nourish Community Foodbank

Tonbridge-based S&S Distribution is partnering with Nourish Community Foodbank to support its 12 Days of Christmas campaign designed to bring some Christmas cheer to

Agriculture
December 2, 2021

Over half of winter wheat varieties resistant to yellow rust at the young-plant stage

The UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) has released its annual update on the varietal resistance of young winter wheat plants to yellow rust.

Food Equipment
December 2, 2021

Getting the drinks in

LWC Drinks Ltd – the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler – has introduced a fleet of space-saving Flexi Truck very narrow aisle (VNA) articulated

Agriculture
December 2, 2021

Emissions toolkit pitched as permitting alternative receives positive government response

A farmer-friendly toolkit that assesses the ammonia emissions risk on a farm received a positive response from the Government when announced at the RABDF

Agriculture
December 1, 2021

Discussion groups set up to focus on grassland management

AHDB will be rolling out six grass discussion groups across the country in collaboration with grazing consultants, to help farmers understand more about best

Food Marketing
November 30, 2021

IGD: first findings in series of retail trials show a 78% uplift in promoted fruit and veg sales when prices are reduced, from in-store trials at Sainsbury’s

Collaboration between IGD, food and consumer goods industry and the University of Leeds helps shift people towards healthier, more sustainable diets As part of

Food Marketing
November 29, 2021

South African top fruit growers report increases in UK sales

Hortgro, South Africa’s deciduous fruit grower organisation, is seeing the culmination of another successful apple and pear season in the UK market despite Brexit

Agriculture
November 29, 2021

Latest Recommended Lists features a record number of variety traits

AHDB’s online edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2022/23 features a record number of variety types and traits. Launched today

Agriculture
November 26, 2021

Driving the transition to Agriculture 4.0

If the global population reaches ten billion by 2050, farmers across the globe will need to increase their product yield by 70 per cent.

Food Logistics
November 25, 2021

Predicted winners at this year’s Christmas dinners

Specialty cheese such as Wensleydale and brie are predicted to be festive favourites this year – with beef also challenging the traditional Christmas crown.

Food Logistics
November 24, 2021

SPAR UK raises £2 million for Marie Curie

SPAR, the leading convenience store group in the UK, has announced a huge fundraising milestone by raising £2 million for Marie Curie since the

Food Logistics
November 24, 2021

Central Foods named in top 100 Northamptonshire businesses

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been named in the top 100 performing businesses in Northamptonshire once again. The company, which is celebrating its

Awards and Events
November 24, 2021

Lockdown Bird Dust food enterprise flies high with a clutch of awards

Entrepreneur Hamza Qureshi is celebrating after his Bird Dust signature seasoning was named best cooking kit in the country. Hamza, who runs White’s Gourmet

Food Logistics
November 24, 2021

Wine and Spirit businesses call time on HGV driver shortage crisis

Concerned members of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association are calling on the Transport Secretary to take urgent action over HGV driver shortages and

New Products
November 23, 2021

Spread the good energy

The health benefits of nuts and the natural energy they provide means that they complement any lifestyle you lead. Little gems of mood boosting

Sustainability
November 23, 2021

Checkpoint unveils new RFreshIDTM solution for improved inventory accuracy and reduced waste

Despite increasing concerns surrounding food waste, more than 89 million tonnes of food are thrown away every year[1] in Europe. The grocery retail sector

Food Logistics
November 19, 2021

Mission to the UAE to explore opportunities for UK red meat

Beef and lamb exporters from the UK will meet with importers in the Middle East next week as part of a mission to explore

Awards and Events
November 19, 2021

Entries for Royal Dairy Innovation Award open

Entries are now open for the Royal Dairy Innovation Award for companies with a product or service exhibited at Dairy-Tech 2022 that positively impacts

Awards and Events
November 17, 2021

LEAF invites the industry to help shape the future of the LEAF Marque Standard

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), which runs the global environmental assurance system, LEAF Marque, has today announced the start of a public consultation on

Food Outlets
November 11, 2021

Spicing up your Kitchen this Christmas

Looking to spice up your festive feast this year? Why not mix things up with some Oriental flavours to add a twist to your

Beverages
November 10, 2021

Spirit of Wales Distillery launches Steeltown Blueberry Welsh gin

Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, Wales is proud to announce the launch of a second Welsh gin and first pink gin. Spirit of

Agriculture
November 10, 2021

Online dairy business and policy conference to address future farming issues

Dairy farmers will get to hear about future farming policy and quiz Government Ministers and experts in a free series of webinars organised by