Freaks of Nature invests £1m in desserts production
Freaks of Nature, the Yorkshire plant-based chilled desserts producer, is investing £1m in its manufacturing facilities to keep pace with demand for its chilled desserts and hot puddings.
Archives for June 8, 2020
Post-COVID-19: ‘The New Normal’
Fatherson Bakery boss: how pandemic changed NPD priorities
Fatherson Bakery managing director Laurence Smith claims the impact of coronavirus has forced the business to reorganise its new product development priorities, with half its distribution points – hospitality and garden centres – closed off.
Seed Snacks partners Sainsbury's in Future Brands strategy
Start-up Pep & Lekker's Seed Snacks has joined the ranks of Sainsbury's Future Brands, with the supermarket chain announcing it would trial two flavours under the label in 70 stores from 9 June.
Brexit: UK heading for food shortages worse than coronavirus if no deal
The UK could face food shortages worse than the impact of the coronavirus if there is no Brexit deal, Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned.
Coronavirus food industry recovery plan published
A coronavirus food industry recovery plan has been published, endorsed by more than 30 food and drink organisations, outlining steps the Government and industry can take to future-proof the sector.
Morrisons extends immediate payment for small suppliers
Big-four retailer Morrisons is to extend its immediate payment scheme for smaller suppliers for a further three months to help combat continued difficulties stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Meatless Farm launches in Tesco as plant-based foods boom during coronavirus lockdown
Plant-based food company Meatless Farm has revealed it will launch in supermarket chain Tesco, following the plant-based boom during the lockdown.
Sausage maker shifts to compostable packaging
Devon-based Westaways Sausages has shifted to 100% compostable packaging, reportedly the first sausage producer in the UK to do so.