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Tacon to step down as Red Tractor chair

Christine Tacon is to step down as Red Tractor chair to avoid a potential conflict of interest related to her recent appointment to the board of retailer The Co-op.

Graham: 'We hear from family businesses daily how the system is too complicated, inflexible and burdensome.' Image: Getty, photobyphotoboy

‘Broken’ apprenticeship system leaves £4.4bn on the table

The UK’s apprenticeship system is not working and leaving more than £4bn that could have been used to train new apprentices on the table, claimed Fiona Graham, chief advocacy officer at Family Business UK.

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Innovating amidst the challenges: harnessing data and digital tools for NPD

With an increasing number of regulatory, social and environmental challenges, NPD in the food manufacturing sector is becoming increasingly complex. Discover why digitalisation, data and networking are revolutionising the process.

One in six UK consumers admit to being addicted to ultra-processed foods, according to Lifesum. Image: Getty, Petrochenko

Brits admit to ultra-processed food addiction

UK consumers admit to being addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs), with a vast majority consuming them at least once a week, according to new research by healthy eating platform Lifesum.

Greencore posted rapid growth in its 2024 half-year results

Greencore’s profits skyrocket in half-year results

Greencore’s profits rocketed in the first half of the 2024 financial year, with the convenience foods manufacturer predicting its full-year results to be ahead of current market expectations.

Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent. Credit: Getty/Miguel Perfectti

UK law ends live animal exports

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act has received Royal Assent and mandates that animals are slaughtered domestically.

Campden BRI revealed the top five challenges facing food and drink manufacturers. Images: Getty

Campden BRI identifies five key challenges facing food and drink manufacturers

Ultra-processed food (UPF), staff retention, recyclability, legislative divergence and food high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) are the five key challenges that the food and drink industry need to tackle, according to Campden BRI.

Buxton Brewery announced on 3 May that it was looking for options to secure its future. Credit: Getty / STasker

Buxton Brewery's future secured after sale from administration

Derbyshire beer maker Buxton Brewery has had its future secured after it was sold to investors.

The striking workers are employed at a warehouse and distribution facility in Feltham, West London. Credit: Getty / Justin Paget

GXO Logistics site facing extended period of strike action

New dates for industrial action by workers at a GXO Logistics facility in London have been announced.

UK food and drink investment was limited by changing business environment (47%), demand uncertainty (43%) and the cost of finance (26%). Credit: Getty/JuSun

UK food production costs rise by 9.2% as investment plummets

While food price inflation fell to 4% in March 2024, its lowest rate since November 2021, total production costs have increased by 9.2% on average, over the year to March 2024.

Fliss Wingrove, founder of The Ultimate Advantage, shares her four secrets to successful communication for food and drink leaders

The biggest mistake when communicating and the four secrets to getting it right

Well honed communication skills are key for food business leaders to succeed. Psychology of language expert Fliss Wingrove explores the biggest mistakes we make when communicating and the secrets to getting it right.