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UK exports to China see largest value increase this quarter
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a report showing that Q3 food and drink exports increased by 8.3% YOY to £6.2bn, largely driven by export value growth to non-EU countries
Global demand for ketchup stagnating
Exports of tomato ketchup declined in the first few months of 2019, as Canada drastically reduced its intake from the US following an anti-Heinz campaign, coupled with the trade spat between Ottowa and Washington.
BCMPA to highlight outsourcing opportunities at Food Matters Live
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) will be returning to Food Matters Live at London’s ExCel, November 19-20.
JF Hillebrand undergoes rebrand and outlines future growth plans
JF Hillebrand, a global logistics provider to the beverage industry, has rebranded and streamlined its affiliated companies for an enhanced customer experience in its 175th year.
British crisp brand launches into 1,000 US stores
British crisp brand, Savoursmiths, has expanded into more than 1,000 stores across the US, six months after it began exporting to the country, and less than three years after the business was founded.
FDF respond to threat of no-deal Brexit
Responding to the announcement of Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP as the new UK Prime Minister, Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food & Drink Federation made a statement
British berry exports reach £22.1 million in 2018
New figures show total UK soft fruit exports rose to a record-breaking £22.1 million last year, up from £13 million in 2017.
Irish food and drink producers’ preparedness for Brexit spikes
As the Brexit deadline approaches once more, the Bord Bia Brexit Barometer 2019: Results & Actions, reveals that Irish food and drink firms’ preparedness for Brexit has jumped to 93%.
UK food and drink calls on governments to back plan for future success
A collective of more than 30 organisations from across the UK’s food and drink supply chain have published a call-to-action for governments to support and champion the UK’s largest industry.
Record growth in UK food and drink exports
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published analysis showing that in the first quarter of 2019 food and drink exports increased by 10.7% (y-o-y) to £5.8bn, the biggest first quarter sales value on record.
Strong Roots tops UK’s 50 fastest-growing food and beverage firms
The UK’s fastest growing food and beverage company has been named as plant-based business Strong Roots, according to Alantra’s annual Food & Beverage Fast 50.
Coconut milk market expected to rise
The global coconut milk products market is projected to record a CAGR of over 7% during 2018-2028, reaching an anticipated revenue of more than US$ 500 million, according to a study by Future Market Insights (FMI).
Diversity, innovation & future-focused: IFE 2019
This year’s International Food & Drink Event (IFE), drew 27,000 food and drink professionals to London’s ExCel for the latest releases and innovations in the industry.
Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
New online marketplace for ingredients
A new online B2B marketplace for wholesale agricultural produce and ingredients, producemart.com, is launching this month – making it simple to list and source produce on an international scale.