Unfair trading still a reality for 14% of Irish food suppliers
One in seven agri-food suppliers in Ireland have experienced unfair trading practices, according to a new survey by the Agri-Food Regulator.
The regulator’s first industry-wide...
Lifting the lid on recyclability – latest OPRL tool steers members...
OPRL has launched an updated tool to help members demonstrate the recyclability of packaging products under new Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) legislation.
OPRL’s...
Cranswick acquires sausage manufacturer
Blakemans, the manufacturers of sausages for the foodservice industry, has been sold to Yorkshire food producer Cranswick.
Headquartered in Staffordshire, Blakemans is a family business...
Whisky maturation boost as International Beverage expands warehousing
International Beverage has expanded its whisky maturation capacity in Scotland, completing a £7 million investment in six new warehouses at its Airdrie site. The...
Two hundred year old brewing company turns to solar to power...
Independent Yorkshire brewery, T&R Theakston has received funding from North Yorkshire Council for the installation of solar panels to provide energy to the near...
UK-EU trade reset lifts barriers for food and drink, opens doors...
A new UK-EU agreement is set to remove key trade barriers, with the food and drink sector among the biggest immediate beneficiaries. A new...
Weight-loss drugs drive new demand for high-protein meat products
The surge in the use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in the US is creating unexpected demand in the meat industry, according to meat producer...
Delhi launches food and tech incubation drive to support startups
The Delhi government is investing in new infrastructure to support food and technology-based startups, aiming to strengthen the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Two new food...
Burts introduces new packaging made from 55% recycled plastic
Snack maker, Burts, is launching new packaging for its crisp packets made from 55% recycled plastic.
Using recycled post-consumer (PCR) material to create the more...
Inproba boosts output to meet rising private label demand
Dutch sauce manufacturer Inproba is expanding production capacity by 20% following upgrades to two of its main manufacturing lines. The move comes in response...
