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Ahead of World Earth Day (22 April), Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is reminding the public of the essential role livestock farming plays in looking after the environment, stressing that there is a marked difference in production systems across the world. Rachael Madeley-Davies, HCC’s Head of Sustainability and Future Policy said: “Welsh […]

DS Smith, a leading global supplier of sustainable and fibre-based packaging solutions, has partnered with Filir d.o.o. the distributor of some of the world’s most renowned confectionary products, to redesign packaging for the brand’s Easter product portfolio. DS Smith has replaced traditional plastic packaging for Easter snacks and candies with a fibre-based and 100% recyclable […]

With special occasions such as International Women’s Day (8 March) and Mothering Sunday (10 March) on the horizon, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a special set of recipes to accompany its consumer engagement campaign – How far is your fork from our porc? The campaign aims to raise awareness of […]

The early-year evidence is that deadweight lamb prices remain strong and even achieved new, all-time highs in February- while recent consumer demand for lamb is staying steady despite the pressures on shopper spending during the cost-of-living crisis. These positives from the domestic market are reflected in Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) latest […]

CONSTRUCTION has completed for one of the UK’s last independent gin distillers, with the delivery of a new head office, production, and distribution centre for Alcohols Limited by Clegg Food Projects. Alcohols Limited produce, store, and distribute a range of fine alcohols chemical solvents and hydrocarbon products to a wide range of business sectors. From drinks, personal care, […]

IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, has launched its seminar programme for 2024 with sessions covering all aspects of product development in the world of food & drink. Topics under the microscope on the show’s Trends & Innovation Platform this year will include the disruptive forces impacting the world of food & […]

MYCO Holdings aims to transform a former food manufacturing plant in Leeming Bar into a vertically farmed production unit – the first site of its kind in the UK. MYCO is expecting that moving into the purpose-built 20,000sqft site will launch an exciting period of growth, amid an expected boom in sales of plant-based meat […]