MPs call on Government to tackle food waste
A group of over 50 MPs have written to the Prime Minister, urging the Government to take urgent action on food waste. 2m tonnes of fresh, unsold food is wasted in the UK every [read more…]
October 2021
Return to ‘normality’ sees long-term frozen food growth slow
Frozen food sales remain buoyant despite consumers returning to pre-pandemic shopping habits, according to the latest 52-week Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF). The figures to 5th September show that frozen sales [read more…]
New brand aims to bring the carnival to Asda with street food range
A new brand, Carnival Kitchen, is bringing a street food-inspired range to consumers this autumn, with a selection of flatbreads, pies and bites bringing together flavours from around the world. The range, which launched into [read more…]
Mitigating supply chain disruption in the food industry
Supply chains have been significantly impacted by the combination of Covid-19, Brexit and wider economic challenges, creating significant staff shortages, particularly among HGV drivers that transport critical goods from one country to another. Here, Bryan [read more…]
The key to reducing plastic waste in the food sector without increasing wastage
As awareness of environmental issues continue to increase, Laura Taylor from allmanhall, the independently owned food procurement expert, examines how the food industry is reducing plastic waste, whilst ensuring that packaging still meets the standards required. [read more…]
Two Birds launch new premium ready-mixed cocktail pouches
British craft spirits specialist, Two Birds, has launched a new range of premium ready-mixed craft cocktail pouches, ‘pour-fect’ for unlocking incremental ready-to-drink cocktail sales. Inspired by tradition and crafted with flavour innovation, these spirited serves [read more…]
The world’s supply problems stretch far beyond current headlines
In this timely article, Justin Floyd, CEO and co-founder of open commerce platform RedCloud, outlines how the global supply chain issues will have deep ramifications for consumers that will be here for the long term. [read more…]
Graham’s, The Family Dairy reduces plastic and makes Skyr more sustainable
Northern Ireland-based Greiner Packaging has been supplying Graham’s, The Family Dairy with packaging for almost ten years. In 2017, it helped the Scottish dairy launch its award-winning and best-selling 190g Protein 22 cups, packed at [read more…]
How food manufacturers can cater for the needs of tomorrow with an industry-specific ERP solution
Over the past 12 months, food manufacturers have had to navigate rapidly changing consumer habits and supply chain disruptions, triggering a 28% fall in UK food and drink exports in Q1 2021 compared to 2020. [read more…]
Call for duty freeze to prevent the British gin bubble from bursting
Britain’s gin makers are appealing to Rishi Sunak to freeze spirit duty and extend hospitality’s VAT cut to alcoholic drinks to help boost British business. The call comes after gin exports have plummeted 35% since [read more…]