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The UK white paper titled "Made Smarter Technologies: Powering the Digital Transformation of SME Manufacturers" aims to provide practical guidance for small and medium-sized manufacturers interested in adopting digital technologies. The paper covers a range of technologies, including software, industrial IoT, automation and robotics, 3D printing, and cybersecurity. It also highlights emerging tools such as artificial intelligence and digital twins. The white paper has received support from institutions like the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre, PrintCity at Manchester Metropolitan University, the Manufacturing Technology Centre, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, and the Hartree Centre at Sci-Tech. These institutions collaborate with Made Smarter to provide business support, grant funding opportunities, and training projects to SME manufacturers. Made Smarter has facilitated investments in technology adoption, resulting in benefits such as job creation, upskilling, and economic growth. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how Great Britain's position papers on its future customs arrangements with the European Union (EU) and Ireland will encourage food industry. It mentions that British government has been under pressure to provide clarity and a full response to the detailed positions laid out by the EU. It mentions that in paper on customs arrangements, the British government covers question of an interim period.

The article focuses on the issues regarding the trade between Great Britain and Ireland after the Brexit and the sanitary and phytosanitary measures for agri-food and its impact on food industry of Great Britain. It presents views of James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Great Britain, on social and cultural context of the land border with Ireland. It also presents views of Simon Coveney, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the same.

Bodies representing the UK food sector have urged the country's government to take up a growth-driven agenda in future trade talks. The UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has joined forces with the Brexit Arable Group and the Provision Trade Federation to draw up a paper informing the government of their priorities in future trade talks. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a reprint of the article "Focus: Food marketing to children on UK political agenda" by Ben Cooper which appeared on the website http://www.just-food.com on January 29, 2015. Topics discussed include the political agenda of Labour Party in Great Britain on the restriction of junk foods, known as foods that was high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) for upcoming election in May 2015, the survey conducted by British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the view of co-ordinator Malcolm Clark.

The UK has set out a package of financial support for seafood exporters, which have complained of a slump in sales in the wake of the country's trade deal with the EU. Some UK seafood exporters have faced delays to shipments to the EU in the early weeks of the year. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a reprint of the article "Consuming issues: The hunger-obesity paradox," which appeared in the August 26, 2014 issue of "Aroq-Just-Food.com." It focuses on the continuing problem of food poverty in the Great Britain and according to John Middleton, vice president of the Faculty of Public Health (FPH), as a result of increasing food poverty, "malnutrition, rickets and other manifestations of extreme poor diet are becoming apparent."

B UK grocer Iceland is among the retailers leading the way on packaging and, rightly, remains undeterred, Ben Cooper writes - even if consumer behaviour can be frustrating. b In relation to produce, consumer attitudes towards convenience is the variable that needs to be addressed, and thankfully retailers are showing significant resolve in changing consumer behaviour. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the Great Britain's Food and Drink Federation (FDF) warned that the food and drink manufacturers face a prospect from a 'no-deal Brexit' as the government issues a series of papers for industry-specific sectors to prepare for what has also been termed a cliff-edge scenario. Topics include the worst case for organic food producers could be that logos on packaging would have to change and manufacturers would not be allowed to use the European Union-certified organic logo.

The article offers information on the concerns of the food industry related to the impact of Brexit. It mentions that due to Brexit the food industry of Great Britain might go through food security and quality issues. A study discusses that government should lift up regulations on the food industry if agreement is not reached between Great Britain and European Union. Information on contingency planning, the contribution of migrant workers in food industry of Great Britain and risks of reforms

The article reports that food manufacturers and supermarkets are focused on its battle against plastic waste in Great Britain. It mentions that the companies are planning to remove plastic waste to improve the natural environment. It states that according to Prime Minister Theresa May, plastic waste is one of the great environmental problem around the world.

The article discusses negotiations between Great Britain and European Union based on World Trade Organization rules for post-brexit trade, and its negative impact on dairy industry in Britain. Topics include Dairy UK represented the dairy industry discusses impact of tariff prices on cheddar; views of Dairy UK chairman Paul Vernon, on same; and impact of tariff on dairy products as trade.

It's a view shared by Clive Black, director at Shore Capital and an equity analyst covering the UK food and grocer sector. Keywords: Bakery and Cereal; Covid-19; Dairy; Dairy alternatives; Eggs; Fresh produce; Frozen; Ice Cream; Infant Formula and Baby Food; Meat alternatives; Analysis; Brexit and the food industry; Homepage Top Section EN Bakery and Cereal Covid-19 Dairy Dairy alternatives Eggs Fresh produce Frozen Ice Cream Infant Formula and Baby Food Meat alternatives Analysis Brexit and the food industry Homepage Top Section N.PAG N.PAG 1 10/05/21 20210930 NES 210930 There's panic at the petrol pumps. The supply chain challenges the UK grocery sector currently faces is the "cumulative impact of a series of major challenges", Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation, says. [Extracted from the article]

UK budget The UK announcement came as part of its plan for a Sixth Carbon Budget, in which the government accepted the cap recommended by its advisory body the Climate Change Committee. US, UK, EU - comparing the new 2030 climate targets B The UK has announced an emissions reduction target that would see a faster decline than the EU and US, but working out who has the policies to deliver on their targets is no easy task. [Extracted from the article]

UK meat processors have warned of a "permanent" loss in trade in the wake of Brexit. Trade body The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) suggested "systemic problems" with the UK export system in the wake of the country's departure from the EU are more damaging than what some in political circles have suggested are short-term "teething problems". [Extracted from the article]

UK meat exporters are continuing to face severe problems at EU customs posts, industry body The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has claimed, two weeks after the new Brexit regime came into force. The problems, linked to additional paperwork and new systems following the UK's departure from the EU, can no longer be put down to teething troubles, the BMPA suggested. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Food and Drink Federation EN Food and Drink Federation N.PAG N.PAG 1 04/09/20 20200326 NES 200326 The UK government has failed to meet its own salt reduction guidelines, leading a campaign group to call for "stricter and more comprehensive targets". But in a statement sent to just-food, Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food and Drink Federation, which represents the UK food industry, said FDF members have "led the way" in voluntarily reducing salt in food. [Extracted from the article]

However, by June 2018, Danish Crown had announced Francis was stepping down from the Tulip helm, with Valeur working with the subsidiary's management on the day-to-day running of the business. In the interim report for Danish Crown's 2018/19 financial year, a report put out in May, the co-op stated: "The largest single challenge for the group is re-establishing sufficient earnings in the UK company Tulip Ltd. Tulip Ltd is still struggling to turn around the development and go towards positive earnings. In a conference call presentation with Wall Street analysts covering Pilgrim's, the US company included a slide listing the competitive set of the combined Moy Park and Tulip. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the plans of the Great Britain government to establish a Food and Drink Sector Council to support the growth of the food sector industry. According to the Food and Drink Federation, the creation of the Council recognises the significance of the sub-sectors that make up the "farm to fork" food chain. The anticipated additional economic benefit from the food and drink industry through improved digitalisation is discussed.

A reprint of the article "UK households said to face higher living costs if no Brexit deal made with EU," by Simon Harvey, which appeared on just-food.com on October 18, 2017, is presented.

The article discusses the role of food industry in increasing research and development (R&D) success in Great Britain. Topics include report of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) regarding spending made on R&D projects; requirement of innovation in business for success by focusing on innovation programmes; and handling changes within organization or outside with care.

The article offers information on the impact of Brexit on food industry. Topics discussed include the views of Ian Wright, the director general of the UK's Food and Drink Federation, on immigration post-Brexit; need of immigration policy by Great Britain's food manufacturing and farming industry that reflects its requirements; Brexit ideology override the needs of important parts of the Great Britain economy.

The article offers information on the impact of elections to be held in the Great Britain over food policy. Topics discussed include impact of Brexit over food industry in the Great Britain which concerns trade, regulation and agricultural support, have direct implications for food manufacturers in Great Britain; policies outlined by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF); and determination of virtual silence as issue for national security.

The article refers to the warning of Great Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) that Great Britain's food supply could be damaged unless robust customs controls are negotiated. Topics discussed include passing of a European Union bill, its impact on automotive and non-related sectors, and the views of Richard Burnett, chief executive officer (CEO) of RHA and Theresa May, British prime minister, on food consumption.

A reprint of the article "Brexit - UK 12-point plan leaves hard road ahead for food companies" by Ben Cooper, which was published by the website just-food.com on February 2, 2017 is presented. The article outlines the 12-point plan, by Prime Minister of Great Britain Theresa May, for withdrawal of Great Britain from European Union (EU) and presents the views of Ian Wright, executive director at Food and Drink Federation (FDF), on the same.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Brexit - What will it mean for the food industry? Live reaction" that discusses the impact of Brexit referendum on the food sector in Great Britain, which was published on the website "just-food.com" on 24 June 2016. Topics discussed include selling of products, an increase in customers for food and drink products; and views of Kevin Brennan, chief executive officer (CEO) of substitute product provider Quorn Foods, on the same.

The article discusses the impact of sugar drinks tax proposed by Great Britain Chancellor George Osborne on the food industry. It mentions a statement by Jennifer Powers, advocacy partner at Westbourne Communications, on the relation between the tax and child obesity. It also mentions that the government should ban television advertising on food containing fat or sugar.

The author discusses aspects of business reshoring in Great Britain. She mentions the opportunities for the recovery of clothing and textile manufacturing in the country. She also notes the report from professional services network PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) indicating the potential of reshoring in raising output annually.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Sustainability in Wine-Part IV: England and the Climate Change Dividend," by Ben Cooper, which appeared on the website just-drinks.com on December 18, 2014. Topics discussed include the sustainability and prospects for growth in wine production in England, impact of climatic changes in the industry, and the views of Gregory Jones, professor of Environmental Science & Policy at Southern Oregon University.

The article informs that the government of Great Britain is planning to make official five-a-day logo on products for ready meal manufacturers. It is noted that government agency Public Health England (PHE) is keen to increase consumption of fruit and vegetable without promoting the over-eating of calories, saturated fat, salt and sugar.

The article presents author's comments on the acquisition of biscuit maker, United Biscuits (UK) Ltd. by Yildiz Holding AS, food company in Great Britain. It mentions that the financial details of the transaction has not been disclosed. It mentions that Yildiz is one of the companies interested in United Biscuits. It offers information on the private equity owners of Biscuits.

The author reflects on the annual conference held by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association in Great Britain in September 2014. Particular focus is given to the speech by Bartle Bogle Hegarty advertising agency co-founder John Hegarty. Topics covered include the claim that wine companies cling to the mystery of wine and the average price of wine in the country.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Consuming issues: Elliott puts FSA back in the spotlight" by Dean Best, that appeared in the online resource' September 8, 2014 issue. It focuses on the report of Professor Chris Elliot which reignites the role of Great Britain's Food Standards Agency amid headlines about FSA's plan to create a food crime unit. The decision follows the return of authenticity testing responsibilities to the FSA and the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Department.

The article offers information on the London Wine Fair (LWF) to be held on May 18-20, 2014 at the Olympia exhibition complex in London, England.