Trade body backs Government over ‘blue cheese’ exports to Japan
The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has backed Government moves to push for better trade deal for food and drink exports to Japan.
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Coronavirus: foodservice menu streamlining influences ingredients demand
The reopening of the foodservice and catering sector has seen a change in demand for ingredients as venues streamline menus in the wake of coronavirus, Stockport based EHL Ingredients has revealed.
Harbourside Products secures £165k R&D tax relief
Salmon processor Harbourside Products has clawed back £164,836 in tax to help support research and development (R&D).
Coronavirus: supply chain action urged on frozen food stock
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) is urging food suppliers to foodservice firms to work together to manage frozen stock near the end of its shelf-life as result of COVID-19 stockpiling.
Pladis boosts profit and sales amid nutrition drive
Biscuits and snacks firm Pladis Foods, which makes brands such as McVitie’s, has reported significant annual growth in international profits and sales and outlined efforts to promote nutrition and healthy eating.
Meat levy would hit vulnerable shoppers, dietitian says
A proposed levy on unhealthy meat products has been rejected by experts as failing to tackle obesity and health issues and limiting options for vulnerable consumers.