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NewsArla’s UK farmers feel staffing pressures
The dairy co-op has outlined a four-point plan for government to help ‘urgently’ address farm labour shortages
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Analysis & Features
How the Apprenticeship Levy became a £3bn swindle
David Cameron’s pet project was meant to boost opportunities for apprentices, but companies say most of the money is disappearing into the Treasury’s pockets. What’s going on?
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Webinar
Recruitment and retention: expert advice for grocery retailers
Catch up on our webinar where industry experts discuss why recruiting and retaining talent within UK grocery has become more critical as it battles a perfect storm of factors fuelling a major labour shortage in many retail roles. Learn how grocers can overcome the challenges and build a robust, resilient workforce?
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Promotional Feature
How smart data is helping blue cheese go green
With changes to the economy and environment, how can the production of cheese become cleaner? Find out how to develop tailored plans for lowering emissions.
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News
Tesco boss Ken Murphy urges reform to Apprenticeship Levy
In total, more than £600m of unused levy funds were returned to the Treasury this year alone
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News
Meat Business Women study to track gender equality across meat industry
The research will track the number of women working in the meat industry globally, following a 2020 report that found women made up only 36% of the workforce
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Holland & Barrett trains store staff as gut health advisors
The health and wellness retailer will also offer customers free one-to-one consultations through a newly created online hub
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Future Food Movement launches youth advisory board for food industry
The FFM Youth Industry Advisory Board is the first of its kind in the UK and is focused on the food industry’s impact on the planet
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Promotional Feature
Walking the talk: how training is moving the goalposts on sustainability action in Wales
How the Welsh Government is taking direct action to effect real change in the sustainability of local food and drink businesses.
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News
AF Blakemore helps 108 colleagues gain LGV driving licence
Seventy-seven colleagues have gained a Class 1 licence and 31 have gained a Class 2 licence
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Growers associations team up for R&D programme
The groups aim to continue research within the industry despite the demise of the statutory levy and the end of AHDB horticulture from March 2023
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FWD launches mentoring scheme to develop emerging talent in wholesale
The FWD recently established the FLF with the aim of developing emerging talent in the wholesale sector who are aged 30 or under
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FSA looks to standardise allergen labelling to improve consumer confidence
The agency said it would be improving precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) through a more standardised approach
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Comment & Opinion
Fmcg must create opportunities for the next generation – especially in tech roles
Upskilling both young people and existing employees is vital to the future of our industry, says Kieran South, senior vice-president UK at IRI
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News
Future Food Movement launches sustainability training programme for food leaders
The programme, which aims to get food and drink businesses to net zero targets faster, is backed by leading food companies
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News
FWD launches ‘Future Leaders Forum’ for young talent
The FWD said the scheme aimed to inspire, retain and nurture those with potential to become future industry leaders
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JJ Foodservice pledges support for Ukrainian refugees
The wholesaler said it would support refugees with advice on essential skills such as CV writing
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News
Ex-military workers encouraged to join food supply chain by £450k grant
The £450,000 funding campaign will focus on recruiting ex-military personnel and career changers to upskill the fresh produce sector
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Comment & Opinion
Food and drink marketing professionals are failing to keep up with innovation
In the food & drink sector, skills levels have dropped, says Mark Dodds, chair of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Food, Drink & Agriculture Sector Interest Group
