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Agroknow offers free access to global food safety platform
Companies within the global supply chain can access all food safety data insights.
BMPA calls on government to put measures in place to maintain supplies
Impact of Covid-19 on the workforce is the biggest threat to the supply of imported goods.
Bacardi shifts production in Puerto Rico distillery to hand sanitiser
A shift in production by Bacardi at the world’s largest premium rum distillery is helping supply ethanol required to produce the much-needed hand sanitisers that are in high demand as a result of Covid-19.
EU to ensure green lanes for food during coronavirus
The EU is to speed up the continuous supply of essential goods including food and vital medical and protective equipment within the Single Market to address the Covid-19 crisis.
PML reassures customers and maintains full service operations
PML, the global perishable cargo specialist, is reassuring its customers, that despite the growing impact of the coronavirus, the company is still operating a full service to fulfil its role in the continued supply of perishable goods.
Addo Food Group announces recruitment drive for temporary roles amid Covid-19
Addo Food Group has announced it is now recruiting for temporary jobs across its six UK sites, which may help all those people who have been affected by recent redundancy within the hospitality and leisure-based industry as a result of Covid-19.
Hard seltzer movement is here to stay, says GlobalData
Hard seltzers are growing as an aspirational drink for millennials and created a hard seltzer movement in the US.
Free marketing support for Welsh food and drink makers
Discover Delicious is to waive its commission so that every penny spent at its website over the next few weeks will go directly to the makers.
Welsh food and drink manufacturing sector launches helplines
The team of industry experts primed to help manufacturers of all sizes navigate their way through complex technical and commercial issues.
BFFF creates ‘dating’ service for threatened out of home suppliers
The idea is that with a massive drop off in trade in the out of home market manufactures need to find a way to keep their businesses going while retailers need extra capacity.
2020 Events postponed so far
In light of recent events, here is a current list of events in 2020 that have been postponed due to the global Covid-19 situation.
SQF recognised for commitment to innovation at prestigious business awards
Sleaford Quality Foods is celebrating after after winning the Innovation category at the East Midlands Business Masters Awards.
Businesses urged to take part in landmark gender study in meat trade
Report from study will be the first of its kind to measure gender diversity and career opportunities for women working in the meat trade.
Interpack postponed to 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that, in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Interpack has been postponed and will now take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021.