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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 […]

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. […]

Beef is still being served at the UN’s biennial biodiversity summit, despite cattle ranching being one of the major causes of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Options advertised at the two week COP16 event, which ends on Friday (1 November), include a variety of beef dishes, such as “grilled Angus beef” and “roast beef with barbeque […]

Companies using multiple point-solutions are confusing staff, leading to food safety failures. UK food businesses continue to fail food safety inspections due to poor food safety conditions and inadequate reporting of processes. A recent 2024 report identified London as the worst area of the UK for food safety, with an average score of 4.36 over 35,820 […]

By Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, Systems Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers The last two years have seen a slowdown in investment by the global food and drink industry, particularly in terms of products containing added sugar. However, plant-based drinks and alternative proteins have continued to grow as a sector. There are a number of reasons […]

Mars UK has become the first major consumer-company in the UK to measure and report on its Social Value contribution across its consumer-packaged goods businesses in Snacking, Food & Nutrition and Pet Nutrition – arming the business with a holistic and externally validated understanding of its social, environmental and economic impact. For Mars UK, this […]

ACI Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its vast portfolio of additives for the baking industry as it announces the launch of the Synevo GR1 Gluten Replacer. The launch comes as the gluten-free category continues to experience remarkable growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness of gastrointestinal health. Synevo uses a specialised hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) blend […]

The world’s first F1® experience venue will run the promotion from 28th October – 1st November where kids will be able to enjoy a free kid’s meal alongside every adult purchasing a main meal. Dishes available for the mini racers include Cheeseburger & Chips, Fried Chicken Tenders & Chips, Plant Based Burger & Chips, Pepperoni Pizza, […]

In 12 months, the partnership between Bidfood Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink has seen an increase in the wholesaler’s customers buying Scottish produce by more than a quarter 17% increase in Scottish range online sales over the last twelve months Partnership continuing to promote visibility of Scottish produce to buyers including chefs and caterers […]