Futura Now
I would like to start this story by saying, I didn’t know I was of the calibre to be shipped off to Futura Foods Wales, I didn’t know I would be hand selected for something special and I didn’t know where I would end up. But this is my incredible… Read More
Read More →5th March 2021
A Brexit deal means PDO is here to stay!
So it finally happened, a deal was made between the UK and the EU following Brexit. Brexit caused changes in our relationship with our European neighbours, from EU law to free trade and friendly cooperation. The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to unprecedented 100% tariff liberalisation, meaning… Read More
Read More →3rd March 2021
Happy St David’s Day, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
It’s the 1st of March, a patriotic day for Wales. A day to celebrate the patron saint David, or Dewi Sant in Welsh. He was a man born on the South-West coast of Wales, near where the town of St David is today. He was a man of miracles and… Read More
Read More →1st March 2021
2020 Reflection and 2021 Optimism
As we begin 2021 with a fresh mind and focus on new beginnings. We also take time to reflect on 2020 and both its challenges and successes. Our Managing Director, Hans Christiansen at Futura Foods reflects on the year. “2020 has been challenging to say it the least and we… Read More
Read More →6th January 2021
The phrases “Covid-19”, “pandemic” and “lockdown” have plagued 2020. But what has this meant for producing food and in particular, cheese? It’s meant that food suppliers, sellers and businesses have needed to amend how they work so that shelves can still be stocked for consumers. At Futura we pride ourselves… Read More
Read More →23rd December 2020
Christmas Is The Time For Giving
Christmas is a time of year that we remember our loved ones, our traditions and the wonderful gift of giving. At Futura Foods we take part in charitable giving each year, this year we supported two local charities, Cheltenham open Door and Operation Christmas Child, as well as taking part… Read More
Read More →22nd December 2020
It’s Time To Celebrate, The Food and Drink Supply Chain Excellence Award
On 12th November 2020 a virtual ceremony took place to announce the winners of the Supply Chain Awards. The awards have been running for 23 years and are organised by Logistics Manager magazine. The virtual awards had, understandably, replaced the Gala Dinner at Hilton Park Lane. Although, that did not… Read More
Read More →20th November 2020
The PAPA Awards & Judging 2020
In a year not experiencing a pandemic, the PAPA awards would have meant a visit to the European Pizza and Pasta Show then a remarkable dinner and awards ceremony. With virtual judging, virtual award presenting and the brief presentation only to previous winners or short listed entrants, like many other… Read More
Read More →19th November 2020
A Year of Wonder and Delight at Futura Foods Wales
A little over a year ago Futura Foods, together with Nordex Food Group, saw an opportunity they could not miss: a cheese factory in North Wales was on the market! With some of the most modern machines in Europe contained within the factory, the overwhelming feeling was that it was… Read More
Read More →18th September 2020
Foodservice & Eat Out To Help Out
With Foodservice outlets such as restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs opening up following the Covid-19 shut downs, more than 72,000 establishments took advantage of the Eat Out to Help Out government scheme, during August 2020. In excess of 64 million meals have been sold, showing the scheme really took off… Read More
Read More →3rd September 2020
