This week’s recall roundup: listeria broccoli and mislabelled sandwiches
17 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
This week's recall roundup from the UK and North America includes sandwiches, muffins, broccoli and noodles...
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£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
8 August 2018 | By New Food
A new agreement that will see British farmers and food producers export pork to Taiwan for the first time is expected to be worth in excess of £50 million over the next five years.
Competitiveness of food and drink manufacturers hindered by rising costs, says FDF Survey
7 August 2018 | By New Food
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) recently published the second of its new quarterly business confidence surveys, which reveals that more than three quarters of manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.
This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella crackers and undeclared milk
1 August 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
This week's roundup of recalls in the United Kingdom and North America...
Wide variation in sugar content of UK cakes and biscuits, says study
30 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Many manufacturers have failed to reformulate and reduce the sugar content of their products, with some businesses increasing the overall level of sugar.
European salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers hits UK hardest
27 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Authorities say there will likely be a resurgence of cases in early 2019.
£9.2 million to help Welsh red meat industry cope with Brexit
25 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The programme will focus on three specific areas: animal health, genetics and meat quality.
Trade bodies call for ‘critical’ Welsh red meat industry to be recognised
24 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Two trade bodies have urged the Welsh Government to ensure the importance of red meat production in Wales is recognised in future agricultural policy.
Up to 29 per cent of packaging cannot be recycled
23 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
With so much plastic packaging not suitable for recycling, Which? is pushing for Government action.
Canned drink sales on the up
23 July 2018 | By New Food
Canned drinks are seeing significant growth in the UK market, according to the latest Nielsen research revealed today by the Can Makers.
Dairy Milk announces 30 per cent sugar reduction
23 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The new option is part of a bigger movement for Cadbury's owner, with Boost, Jelly Babies and BelVita expected to see similar reductions.
EU urged to take action on American ‘protectionist’ olive policy
20 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The call comes as tensions between the USA and its trading partners are on the rise.
U-turn alcohol duty freeze boosts Treasury’s coffers by £86 million
19 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Of the Treasury's windfall, £67 million came from wine and spirit sales alone, meaning that the wine and spirit industry accounted for 78 per cent of the increase.
British grocers reduce SKU counts in bid to compete with discounters
18 July 2018 | By Anna Lambert (New Food)
The UK’s biggest grocery retailers are significantly reducing their product ranges to compete with discounter challengers, according to new research.
More than 300 businesses hit by sugar tax – but revenues will be half expected
17 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Companies have got around the levy by slashing their sugar content, meaning it will generate half the income the Government originally projected.
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