nabim rebrands as UK Flour Millers to reflect changing times
Flour is found in almost a third of all food products sold in the UK. Pic: GettyImages/Milkos The National Association of British & Irish Millers is changing its name to UK Flour Millers as part of a rebrand aimed at raising the industry’s profile at a pivotal time in its history, thanks to Britain’s recent departure from the EU.
The move will also herald the proposed introduction of devolved milling associations within the Home Nations for the first time.
In a statement, the association said, Following Brexit, we believe that it will bring us more into tune with the evolving political landscape. Given the devolved nature of food and agriculture legislation in the UK and the final settlement between the UK and the EU, we also envisage the development of national associations to better represent members throughout Great Britain and Ireland.
Bakery trade bodies have warned of further challenges for the industry amid a third national lockdown.
New restrictions were unveiled by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (4 January) in order to address spiralling Covid-19 cases. The stricter measures, which reaffirm the importance to “stay at home”, are expected to last until at least mid-February. Similar measures were introduced by Nicola Sturgeon for Scotland as well.
Many bakeries have pledged to stay open to offer essentials to customers, with some expanding their ranges to including home baking ingredients, fruit and vegetables among other goods.
But, it’s likely footfall with drop as a result of the ‘stay at home’ order with bakeries who also operate cafes being further impacted as these have been forced to close.