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Sustainability still leaves some investors cold
There are increasing signs more investors are becoming interested in the corporate sustainability practices of food companies, with some int...
Long read: Does sustainability sell in the UK?
Consumer concern has long been an important reason for food companies to take sustainability seriously, not only for reasons of reputational...
Why Big Data Collaboration could be the new ECR
With growth in FMCG in many western economies hard to come by, manufacturers and retailers need to step up efforts to work together, argues...
Opinion: Brands must avoid being egotists
Look at the top-line data on the UK grocery market and it shows a sector in rude health. However, at present, inflation has become central t...
Latest Interviews
How Agromousquetaires aims to grow - interview 9 Feb 2017
Agromousquetaires is France's number one private-label supplier. However, three-quarters of the company's EUR4bn in annual sales is generated through business with Intermarché, its sister company under the umbrella of manufacturing and retail business Groupement des Mousquetaires. John Shepherd met Agromousquetaires chief executive Christophe Bonno to discuss the company's plans for growth.
Interview: Irish food "paying price for Brexit" 21 Nov 2016
Paul Kelly, director of Irish food body Food Drink Industry Ireland, spoke with Ben Cooper about the challenges the sector faces in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
Latest News
UK minister confident on tariff-free access to EU 21 Jul 17
The UK minister for environment, food and rural affairs, George Eustice, has expressed confidence British manufacturers will enjoy tariff-free market access to the EU for foodstuffs, including fish products, post-Brexit.
France starts major farm-to-fork review of sector 20 Jul 17
A major series of debates focusing on a farm-to-fork review of France's food sector was officially opened in Paris earlier today by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe.
UK food industry bodies outline Brexit priorities 19 Jul 17
Food manufacturers operating in the UK have outlined what they see as the industry's priorities for the country's Brexit negotiations.
Argentina citrus group San Miguel buys Peru peer 18 Jul 17
Argentinian citrus specialist San Miguel has moved into the Peruvian market with the US$64m acquisition of Agrícola Hoja Redonda.
Adelie Foods to close UK sandwich factory 13 Jul 17
Some 180 jobs are set to go after UK sandwich maker Adelie Foods announced it is closing its factory in Middlesbrough in the north east of England.
Tasties of Chester sold out of administration 13 Jul 17
UK food-to-go firm Tasties of Chester has had an 11th-hour reprieve after being rescued from administration by former Adelie Foods CEO Gavin Cox.
Latest blogs
UK consumers to cut back on fruit and veg - and point to Brexit, study says 18 Jul 17
Whatever your view on Brexit, a piece of research issued today (18 July) in the UK on fruit and veg consumption will likely unite more of you than last year's divisive vote.
Cyber attack - another wake-up call for business 28 Jun 17
A month after an international cyber attack hit entities including the UK's National Health Service and Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica, another has caused havoc around the world, affecting businesses including shipping group Maersk and, in our industry, Mondelez International.
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