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CEO of Sainsbury’s appointed as President of IGD
Simon Roberts, the CEO of Sainsbury’s, has been appointed as the new President of IGD by its Board of Trustees.
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Brexit controls are finally here after being pushed back five times
Brexit legislation controlling the imports of multiple food and beverage products has come into force today, in a move which some claim will stretch already strained supply chains even further.
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FSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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Mastering allergen management: A guide for food businesses
Zoe Richards, Business Solutions Director at Trustwell, emphasises the crucial role of effective allergen management in the food industry.
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Kroger shares fresh biodiversity goals for produce suppliers
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Kroger has announced a new goal to advance sustainability in its fresh produce supply chain. Find out more here…
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January sees softer decline in grocery inflation
Latest data reveals grocery price inflation in the UK has fallen by 0.1 percent to 6.8 percent in January, with consumers altering their shopping habits during the first month of the year.
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Is the plant-based bubble bursting?
Despite a previous surge in plant-based demand, Sam Sharp explores hurdles in the sector, including market saturation, cost concerns, and M&A sluggishness post-pandemic.
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Will food inflation remain high in 2024?
How does IGD think food inflation will fare in the year ahead? And how will implementation of the Border Target Operating Model impact the sector? Find out here…
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Ÿnsect granted first approval of its kind
The AAFCO has granted Ÿnsect authorisation to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog nutrition. Find out more here…
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Sainsbury’s invests £220m to “lower prices” of popular products
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has shared that this financial year, it will have invested over £200 million to cut prices of popular foods.
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Popeyes to open over 30 additional restaurants in the UK
Quick-service restaurant Popeyes has announced that it will be expanding across the UK, including drive-thrus and delivery kitchens.
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Europe’s first KitKat with Nestlé Accelerator cocoa debuts
Nestlé introduces Europe's first KitKat crafted from cocoa grown by farmer families from its Income Accelerator programme.
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Recall Roundup: Moth larvae and pathogens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we list recent recalls from around the world including savoury biscuits being recalled due to the presence of moth larvae.
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How manufactures can reduce food waste during food production
In this piece, Andrew Poles reveals key tips for food manufactures on cutting down the amount of food being wasted during the production process.
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Genpak launches new packaging line with “no added PFAS”
Food service packaging manufacturer Genpak has unveiled its moulded fibre packaging line without intentionally added PFAS.
