Covid-19

Opinion

Re-evaluating how to view supply chain risk

24-Jul-2023 By Kimberly Coffin

Kimberly Coffin, global technical director at LRQA, explains why the way food supply network risks are managed must change amid geopolitical disruptions and an ever-changing supply climate.

COVID-19 causing SARS-CoV-2 could stay on food for 30 days

13-Jul-2022 By Michelle Perrett

SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, could survive on meat and fish products in the freezer or refrigerator for up to 30 days, a new study has suggested.

Food and drink manufacturers face supply issues in wake of plunging hospitality trading.

22-Dec-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Food and drink manufacturers are facing major challenges as orders for some have collapsed in the wake of the Omicron variant and rising Covid cases.

Key food trends in post lockdown UK: FrieslandCampina report

27-Oct-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Healthier living, trading up for premium options and mindfulness of our food's impact on the planet were key observations among consumers post lockdown in FrieslandCampina’s fourth annual trends report.

COVID-19: one year on - what now for food supply chain?

23-Mar-2021 By Dave Howorth

It has now been just over a year since the industry had to contend with the seismic impact of COVID-19, which brought a tremendous strain upon supply chains, retailers and producers.

Muller confirms COVID-19 death of Droitwich factory worker

02-Feb-2021 By Gwen Ridler

An employee at Muller Milk and Ingredient's Droitwich, Worcestershire site has died from COVID-19, with 16 other employees currently in self-isolation as a result of the virus.

Cheese exporter Somerdale International profits up

07-Dec-2020 By Jim Cornall

Somerdale International Limited, an exporter of British cheeses and dairy products, has published its report and accounts for the year ended March 31, 2020.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils support for jobs and businesses

24-Sep-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new job support scheme and extended the coronavirus loan scheme for businesses as part of his Winter Economy Plan.

Coronavirus cases at Greggs factory halts production

24-Sep-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Greggs has temporarily halted production and sent 300 staff home from its factory near Newcastle after a “small number” of coronavirus cases were confirmed among staff working at the site.

Coronavirus: Restrictions on hospitality ‘fatal blow’ but no signs of panic buying

23-Sep-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Restrictions placed on the hospitality sector could have a major impact on some food manufacturers, trade associations have claimed.

Me and My Team

Raynor Foods: Adapting, innovating and going national

22-Sep-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Raynors, the sandwich supplier, was Manufacturing Company of The Year at the 2020 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards. Matt Raynor, chairman, talks about the company and overcoming the challenges of Covid-19.

Coronavirus cases confirmed at Pilgrim’s Pride Cornwall factory

21-Sep-2020 By Michelle Perrett

A small number of coronavirus cases have been confirmed at Pilgrim’s Pride factory in Pool, Cornwall.

Finsbury saw “rapid change” in wake of coronavirus lockdown

21-Sep-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Finsbury Food Group, the cake and bread manufacturer, has revealed that demand across its product portfolio underwent “rapid change” with the outbreak of coronavirus, the resulting lockdown and move to consumption at home.

Coronavirus: More Brits attracted to vegan diet during pandemic

09-Jun-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Vegan diets have become more attractive to consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic and in particular to a quarter (25%) of young British Millennials (aged 21-30), new research from Mintel has revealed.

More food businesses expected to follow Adelie Foods failure

09-Jun-2020 By Michelle Perrett

More businesses are set to follow in the footsteps of failed food-to-go supplier Adelie Foods, a leading law firm has claimed.

Survey shows more than half of UK consumers turning to British cheese

04-Jun-2020 By Jim Cornall

Lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis has had a positive effect on the nation’s cooking habits, according to new figures published by the Stilton Cheese Makers Association (SCMA), which represents the UK’s Stilton producers.

Coronavirus: Obesity link reignites calls for access to healthy foods

03-Jun-2020 By Michelle Perrett

The link between obesity and deprivation amid COVID-19 has been confirmed in the latest report from Public Health England (PHE), entitled Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19.

Meatless Farm launches campaign to fight falling consumer confidence

02-Jun-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Consumer confidence in eating out is set to take a plunge as people are anxious about returning to pubs, bars and restaurants, according to research from plant-based food company Meatless Farm.