1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (545+ words) One of the biggest news stories of the moment remains the drought, which, with the UK in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, shows no signs of easing. The FDF has warned that prices rises are “inevitable…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (266+ words) A rap duo whose lyrics include “banging on a bitch because I’m a gangster bitch, I’m gangbanging on the strip on some gangster shit” might not seem the obvious partner for a family-friendly cake brand, but McVitie’s appointment of Pete…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (359+ words) Saputo announced this morning that it would be selling its UK dairy division to Lactalis for the value of £988m Cathedral City – the UK’s biggest-selling cheese brand – has a new owner as Saputo agreed to sell its entire UK dairy business…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (504+ words) Asda has launched a fresh push to supply independent retailers with a new wholesale supply model. The Leeds-based supermarket giant has struck an initial agreement with Scottish independent retailer One O One to trial its new Asda Convenience fascia at…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (448+ words) While this summer has brought some of the worst drought conditions farmers and growers have experienced, it cannot be dismissed as a one-off. This has been a summer of extremes: record temperatures, drought and mounting pressure on British farming. Harvest…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (680+ words) More than 100,000 jobs have already been lost in hospitality, according to UKHospitality chair Katie Nicholls Zero-hour contract reforms that could heap nearly £3bn in costs on employers are a risk to jobs and youth prospects, trade associations have warned. Government analysis…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (390+ words) German Doner Kebab (GDK) has appointed Wayne Shurvinton as its new CEO. Shurvinton brings extensive senior leadership experience to the role from across the restaurant, franchise and wider hospitality sectors, with a career spanning Greene King, KFC and Pizza Hut…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (474+ words) The New Forest has its roots in the Doomsday Book when newly crowned William The Conqueror first proclaimed it a Royal forest, preserving it for royal hunts. The Nova Foresta has retained its regal connections ever since, becoming a core…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (257+ words) Nomad Foods owns the likes of Birds Eye, Goodfellas and Aunt Bessie’s Volumes have slumped at Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods as it ramped up prices to cover increased costs in the second quarter. Organic revenues in the three months…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (336+ words) Taher Hussain, IPN’s new chief commercial officer, said the company’s entrepreneurial spirit had encouraged him to take up the role Acquisitive petfood supplier Inspired Pet Nutrition has appointed Taher Hussain as its new chief commercial officer as part of a…...