Ian Wright
UK’s global chocolate exports buck trend, increasing slightly for 2020 despite pandemic conditions
The latest annual report from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has found that global exports of chocolate in 2020 bucked a broader downturn, recording 1.1% growth to £786 million, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation reports key sector sustainability gains amid major market challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled a sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, with its membership, including a wide range of confectionery and bakery businesses, making key gains amid challenging conditions reports, Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK manufacturers urge government to work with EU in preventing costly border delays
British-based manufacturers, including confectionery, snacks and bakery operations, have called on the government to work with the EU to urgently resolve critical border delays caused by complex paperwork brought about by Brexit, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK Food and Drink sector to offer 400 job placements under Kickstart scheme
The UK’s Food and Drink sector is to offer a valuable boost to young people entering the industry, after a successful bid to offer 400 job placements for young people as part of the government’s £2 billion Kickstart scheme, writes Neill Barston.
Industry calls on Boris Johnson to extend consultation on banning online ads for high fat and sugar ranges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined major brands including Mars Wrigley, Mondelez International, Haribo and pladis in calling on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend government consultation on banning online advertising of foods high in fat, sugar and salt, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls for greater sector jobs support amid ongoing pandemic
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that further government measures to support key sector businesses will be required in order to survive the economic effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Business confidence hangs in the balance as final countdown over Brexit trade deal continues
This past week, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation and Santander UK laid out the latest situation for the sector in terms of its performance, which brought cause for concern with a record low level of confidence for the quarter, that both organisations hoped would be offset with potential for exploring new markets around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF studies reveal major dip in business confidence despite sector hopes for export growth
Latest studies from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation have revealed confidence levels of businesses in the sector were down to a record low of -65.2% on its market tracker for the second quarter of 2020, yet noted potential valuable new global export opportunities, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation welcomes support but warns of key challenges ahead
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has welcomed government support for the sector amid the coronavirus pandemic, but has warned greater assistance will be needed for hard-hit businesses. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation joins call for action on trade amid Covid-19
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has joined with British business associations in signing a joint letter to the government, calling on support to ensure the continuation of critical imports and export supplies amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation offers cautious welcome to government Budget
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has reacted with caution to the government’s latest financial Budget, delivered by the new chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation report highlights weak growth
Results from the latest Food and Drink Federation (FDF) 2019 Business Confidence report, have revealed weak investment and growth for the sector in the first three quarters of the year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls on UK government to support the sector in its latest manifesto
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest manifesto seeking government backing for its key sector markets amid a backdrop of continued trading uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls on government to ensure trade continuity with EU
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is urging UK government ministers to make further progress in securing continuity deals for EU preferential trade agreements.