Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued a Public Information Statement to make clear its position regarding the presence of a group of harmful E.coli bacteria called STEC in food.
The future of food production in the UK will be defined by the adoption of robotics and innovative new technology to help address the “productivity challenge” faced by producers, according to a new report for the National Farmers Union (NFU).
All of the major UK food and drink industry trade bodies have written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) asking to put any non-Brexit consultations on hold.
Food safety experts have called for a relaxation of guidance governing the controls on vacuum and modified atmosphere-packed (MAP) chilled foods, which has been claimed to place UK manufacturers at a distinct disadvantage compared with overseas competitors.
Convenience foods manufacturer Greencore is working with its customers to manage supply chain disruption in the worst-case scenario of a no-deal Brexit.
The bosses of grocery retailers including Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose and McDonald’s have voiced concerns about the “significant risks to maintaining the choice, quality and durability of food” posed by a no-deal Brexit.
ABB group automation solutions director for food and beverage Gernut van Laak shares his advice for managing the cost of refrigeration in the supply chain.
Managing director Jake Karia, wife Neeyantee and brother Naynesh have ambitious plans to grow their award-winning street food-style brand Jake & Nayns’.
The food industry has called for an extension to Britain’s impending exit from the EU following Parliament’s rejection of the Government’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
With allergens increasingly in the spotlight, the Government is to review allergen labelling policy, leaving manufacturers under pressure to comply with more stringent legislation and meet the demands of an increasingly cautious public.
The latest detection and inspection equipment can help manufacturers improve quality and traceability as well as reduce contamination and food waste, bringing cost savings too.
Scottish food bodies have joined forces to “implore” the Government to avoid a no-deal Brexit situation that could cost the industry over £2bn in lost sales a year.
Fresh foods provider Avondale Foods has reported a record turnover for the past year, but has warned that fluctuations between euro and sterling could cause issues in the future.
Salads and fillings manufacturer Chiltern Foods has moved into a new facility in Aylesbury as part of a £1m investment to meet growing demand for healthier menu options.
The Government’s inability to reassure UK food producers on the future of the industry post-Brexit has made the country an international embarrassment, Shore Capital head of research Clive Black has claimed.
Food and drink manufacturers will be increasingly at risk of insolvency for the first six months of 2019, one of the UK’s biggest credit insurers has warned.
The Government’s new Resources and Waste Strategy, which will see food manufacturers forced to pay recycling costs for their packaging, has had a mixed reception from the food and drink industry.
More than one-in-20 lettuces sold in the UK are contaminated with the potentially deadly bug norovirus, a major study funded by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found.
The US-based Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced a $6.8m (£5.3m) investment in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming.
A Lincolnshire food manufacturer is hosting a recruitment open afternoon to support workers made jobless by the sudden closure of a nearby pillow and quilt maker.
Food and drink industry representatives have challenged the plastic packaging tax consultation revealed in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s 2018 Budget, which was announced on Monday (29 October).
International food and drink group Princes has sourced 100% of the tomatoes in its Italian supply chain from farms with independent ethical accreditation, according to a new report.
British food and drink manufacturers considering stockpiling ahead of Brexit are being faced with increased costs while business confidence dips further.
There is not enough fruit and vegetables in the world for everyone on the planet to eat a healthy diet, according to new research from scientists in the UK and Canada.
Bumble Hole is a hive of activity, processing up to six million eggs a week. Company owner Andrew Hewston outlines ambitious plans to crack new opportunities.
Egg processor Bumble Hole Foods is to meet the growing demand for hard-boiled eggs in salads and ready meals with the opening of a new £2m facility at its Midlands site.
