Niab’s viticulture and oenology research leader Dr Belinda Kemp has been appointed to the role of Vice-President of the Microbiology Expert Group in the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). It is the first time in the 100 year history of the OIV that anyone from the UK has held a presiding role within […]
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City Harvest, the leading London-based food redistribution charity, has announced that Fresh Direct has become the first business to receive a plaque to celebrate its donation of the equivalent of one million meals to help address food poverty across London. Fresh Direct, the UK’s leading provider of foodservice fresh produce, has had a long-standing relationship […]
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Following its recent move to new premises in Basingstoke, Prism eLogistics, has appointed Ian Wright as its new Managing Director, marking a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its capabilities and customer offering. Ian steps into the role with over 23 years of industry experience spanning shrink-sleeving, contract packing, fulfilment, print […]
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Huskee, global leader in reusable coffee cups, drinkwear and reuse solutions, has today unveiled plans to launch a turnkey reusable cup system for venues and events, ‘Borrow by Huskee’ – a free program for consumers allowing patrons to ‘Borrow’ one of Huskee’s innovative reusable cups from participating businesses when purchasing a coffee or drink. Showcased at the Melbourne […]
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Author: David Stritch, Senior FX Analyst, Caxton Over the past year, the food and drink industry has wrestled with significant currency fluctuations driven by political and economic events. With a tariff-friendly US administration potentially now starting trade wars, this volatility is likely to persist. For sectors like food and drink which are heavily reliant on […]
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The UK introduced Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) in 2022, and it will increase again on 1st April to £223.69 per tonne. Three years on, how close is the government to meeting the aims of PPT and what difference has it made to businesses and consumers? Plastic Tax was introduced as one of a range of […]
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Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co is proud to announce its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), becoming the first Scottish food wholesaler and only the third food wholesaler in the UK to achieve this recognition. Verified by B Lab, the non-profit organisation behind the B Corp movement, this certification highlights the family business’s commitment […]
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ifm is proud to announce the release of its next generation of SV vortex flow sensors, delivering excellent precision, reliability, and repeatability for flow monitoring solutions. Designed with a focus on innovation and customer-centric improvements, these new sensors are tailored to meet the evolving demands of industrial automation. Combining cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functionality, the […]
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Inclusivity can never work as an afterthought – it has to be built into the core of packaging design from the very start. That’s why many are taking a holistic approach and adding value via inclusive packaging design, says Lucy Burgess, Strategy Director at Touch. As a leading structural design agency, Touch has an up-close-and […]
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FSA and EFSA food safety legislations, retailer codes of practice (COPs) and BRCGS standards can often leave food manufacturers unsure of the food safety systems required. Does the law insist on having a metal detector on your production line? If so, where? Will retailers still stock your product if they haven’t been inspected by X-ray? […]
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