Food safety from farm to fork: how automation benefits grocery retailers, consumers and the planet

In today’s complex supply chains, keeping track of food is vital in order to safeguard public health and maintain consumer confidence. Food traceability plays a crucial role in enhancing food safety by maintaining detailed records of raw materials, suppliers and final product deliveries. Automation significantly supports this process by reducing errors, ensuring optimal storage conditions […]

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Outlook for Food and Beverage M&A in 2025

Looking ahead to 2025 with Houlihan Lokey FOOD Attributed to James Scallan, a Managing Director at Houlihan lokey “What lies ahead for M&A in the food market in 2025? Suppose inflation remains cool and interest rates stabilise. In that case, we can expect to see a continued resurgence in dealmaking, particularly from private equity, which […]

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Dundee pupils enjoy trip to former marmalade factory site to connect with ‘beary’ important friend

Pupils at Clepington Primary School enjoyed a visit to a local Dundee development to learn more about the area and connect with the nation’s favourite furry friend, Paddington Bear. In conjunction with the launch of the Paddington in Peru film release in November, pupils from primary 1 were given a tour of Barratt Homes Scotland’s […]

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EPR set to be the next battleground between FMCG manufacturers and retailers

Industry expert urges industry to embrace the chance to cut excess packaging. The impending due date for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees could yet increase tension between retailers and FMCG manufacturers as the latter seek to get the former to meet part of the costs, an industry specialist has warned. Anthony Carr, Managing Director of FMCG […]

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EU ‘More Than Only Food and Drink’ Campaign set to inspire retailers and wholesalers this festive season

With its latest marketing campaign, ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ the European Union (EU) provides plenty of inspiration for retailers and wholesalers looking to update their festive ranges this year. Major UK supermarkets have once again looked to European influences for their Christmas food and drink offerings, albeit with a less than traditional twist. […]

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