One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group, alongside a much-extended range of member benefits for food and drink businesses across the South West. Harnessing the collective experience of the […]
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Rooftop solar is becoming an increasingly important part of the energy strategy for factories, chilled warehouses and distribution centres of food and drink. A birds-eye view of any commercial estate across the UK will increasingly reveal hundreds of solar panels on the roofs of factories and warehouses, helping to produce the energy they need. And, […]
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John Powell of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) yesterday told the House of Lords European Affairs Committee that post-Brexit sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) barriers continue to impose unnecessary cost and friction on UK meat exports, despite UK and EU standards remaining closely aligned. Giving evidence alongside Tom Bradshaw, President of the NFU and Richard […]
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New research has revealed an upsurge in organic ingredients being used across mainstream food product development, well ahead of trending supermarket shelves. Point74, a Midlands-based food tech firm specialising in product development software, has tracked a steady year-on-year rise in organic ingredient use across the thousands of recipes created within its software. The food tech company confirmed that momentum for organic […]
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iFAST Global Bank has announced the launch of its Commercial Banking Suite, a digital banking solution designed to support small and medium-sized food and beverage businesses managing international transactions and cross-border supply chains. The licensed UK bank, authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct […]
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Integrated approach strengthens resilience, supports decarbonisation, and enhances nationwide temporary HVAC capability Daikin Rental Solutions has announced a major expansion of its UK rental fleet, combining new high-capacity cooling systems, low-carbon heating solutions, process cooling equipment, and UK-manufactured air handling units to meet growing demand for flexible, high-performance temporary HVAC. The investment reflects increasing pressure […]
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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Powerade and Smartwater to be recognised brands across Glasgow 2026 Partnership announced at CCEP’s East Kilbride site as major sporting event returns to Scotland The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, will be the Official Soft Drinks Partners to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth […]
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It is just 80 days before UK food businesses will face greater EU regulation around Listeria which comes into effect on 1st July 2026. The changes represent a significant shift in food safety expectations – not just regulatory but also strategic, affecting how products are formulated, tested, manufactured and shipped. The new rules will affect […]
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Head sommeliers and wine buyers from some of the UK’s most prestigious hospitality venues, including The Ritz, The Connaught, The Ned and The Berkeley yesterday gathered at Roebuck Estates, in the heart of Sussex, for the opening session of the 2026 Roebuck Viticulture Academy. The day focused on winter pruning, with participants taking part in a hands-on workshop […]
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Lidl GB has revealed a new food waste reduction target to coincide with the start of Food Waste Action Week and announced new trials to help accelerate progress. After surpassing its FY2025 goal of 40% food waste reduction, the discounter has now raised its five-year target from 50% to a more ambitious 70% by FY2030. […]
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