Concerns voiced by The Soil Association that a no deal Brexit will be disastrous for public sector catering were picked up and debated in Parliament last week. This is an important point as there are about 10.5 million people using in this sector including hospital patients, care home residents, prisoners and school ... [ More ]
Food Industry
Potential citrus fruit shortages
Citrus fruit may be in short supply in the run up to Christmas due to floods in Europe. Despite many regions of Spain welcoming the rain after months of drought, the key growing area of Murcia in the east of the country has experienced such heavy rainfall that many fields are flooded, which could lead to issues with ... [ More ]
Avoid Brexit challenges with My Purchasing Partner
Planning for the future Many of us are very concerned about what the future will hold for our industry with uncertainty around Brexit negotiations and our impending departure from the European Union next year. Add to this, a year of unseasonal weather and global trade wars, and it’s clear that we are operating in a ... [ More ]
Using CCTV to protect animal welfare in slaughterhouses
The issue of animal welfare in meat production is a vitally important one for consumers, and for the food industry as a whole. Describing its role in protecting animal welfare, The Food Standards Agency states: “The FSA operates zero tolerance towards animal cruelty. Businesses must have appropriate systems in place ... [ More ]
A ‘must-read’ for food industry professionals: Antibiotics and food
How antibiotics are affecting the food industry As food buyers, we might think that antibiotics are about as far away from us as could possibly be. However, read on and you’ll see that this branch of medicine is our business and has the potential to affect your business, and not necessarily in a good way. Get ... [ More ]