Commentator(s): Aled Patchett, Managing Director, Head of Consumer and Retail for Lloyds Banking Group What is your vision for the role financial institutions can play in promoting sustainability within UK agriculture, particularly for the food and drink manufacturing sector? Lloyds Banking Group is the leading financier of agriculture, representing almost a third of all lending […]
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Today, Packaging Innovations transcends borders, appealing to an increasingly global audience and enticing international exhibitors and attendees alike. Since the first event back in 2005, Packaging Innovations has left an indelible footprint on the UK’s print and packaging industry. Over the previous two decades, the event has expanded its remit to encompass more of the […]
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Schools, communities and families invited to celebrate good food this November by cooking and sharing with friends The nationwide campaign run by the Soil Association’s Food for Life programme will be bringing people together to cook and enjoy good food throughout November. Cook and Share celebrates how good food connects us all, providing plenty of recipe inspiration and […]
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A recent article in one of the country’s biggest national publications has highlighted the complexities of recycling in the UK, suggesting that over one billion items that could be reused end up in landfill due to lingering consumer confusion over what materials can and cannot be effectively recycled. While this raises important points about the […]
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The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) is excited to welcome industry professionals to its highly anticipated biennial conference, sponsored by Hutchinsons, taking place in just two weeks at Boston United FC’s Jakemans Stadium. Pre-Conference Dinner The event will kick off with a pre-conference dinner on Wednesday, 6th November, also at Jakemans Stadium. Sponsored by […]
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Leading glass packaging firm, Croxsons, has placed an emphasis on its rich heritage of charitable giving, by joining Giving What We Can’s 10% Pledge and committing at least 10% of its net profits to effective charities. The move formalises Croxsons support for both local and global causes, which it has maintained for over three decades […]
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Due to overwhelming demand, the entry deadline for applicants for the Food Chain Innovation Challenge has been extended to the 21st October This allows more time for students and startups to enter to win a $50,000 investment, in addition to a tailored incubator program The Food Chain Innovation Challenge, hosted by Lineage, the world’s largest […]
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New commercial food waste legislation in the UK will come into force at the end of March 2025. The new law means that most businesses will have to separate food waste from other waste streams. Companies must store waste food in separate bins and arrange for its collection by licensed waste carriers. This is part […]
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LNER challenges the concept of ‘uninspiring’ train food with an off-board menu a-PRUE-ved by renowned cook LNER has teamed up with renowned culinary expert Prue Leith to host the LNER Taste Station at Newcastle Central Station on October 4th and 5th 2024. Featuring unusual ‘off-board’ food creations from LNER’s local suppliers, the event aims to dispel the myth that train […]
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Diet and nutrition that includes red meat play a key role in pregnancy – that was the key message from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) to over 500 midwives at the recent Wales and South West Maternity and Midwifery Festival. Joining the event in Bath on September 17, a professional development event […]
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