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May 31, 2023

Retained EU Law Bill (REUL)

Retained EU law is a copy of the EU law and rights that used to apply when the UK was a member of the EU and was brought into domestic...

May 2, 2023

Advanced Milling Diploma

The advanced Milling Diploma is a course run by UKFM every three years. It is designed to further the development of those who have...

May 2, 2023

EU Publishes proposal for a Directive on Green Claims

On 22 March, the European Commission published a proposal for a new Directive on substantiation and communication of explicit...

May 2, 2023

Sustainability is not just a buzzword, according to ADM’s energy manager Bill Houghton

As ADM’s energy manager, Bill Houghton is at the heart of the company’s increasingly important sustainability and renewables strategy....

May 2, 2023

Upcoming Exams

The academic year is drawing to a close, and the exam season is approaching. The exams are scheduled for Week beginning May 2nd, and we...

May 2, 2023

UKFM AGM and Convention – Cambridge 19-20 May

This year’s Annual general meeting and Convention takes place on 19th-20th May in Cambridge. After the AGM there will be a short...

May 2, 2023

Brexit means biscuits – latest import and export data show growing trade deficit since 2020

The latest annual UK import and export figures continue to show a shifting pattern of trade of flour and flour-based goods. As the graph...

May 2, 2023

From kernel to crumpet - Building better links with the research community at 21 Arlington Street

On 19 April, UK Flour Millers hosted the ‘Delivering Sustainable Wheat – Grain Processing Workshop’ at 21 Arlington Street. This event...

May 2, 2023

Introduction to Milling update

We are pleased to announce the release of our latest micro learning edit on Health & Safety, which is part of the Introduction to Milling...

Mar 31, 2023

2023 AGM and Convention - Cambridge

The Association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday 19 May at the University Arms Hotel. Members are welcome to attend,...

Mar 31, 2023

Accident Survey 2022/23

Forms for the 2022/23 Accident Survey will be circulated to members in the coming weeks. The form is largely unchanged from previous...

Mar 31, 2023

Good breadmaking quality emerging in wheat variety pipeline

The UKFM Varieties Working Group (VWG) met on 16 March to agree the ratings for wheat varieties progressing through the first stage of...

Mar 31, 2023

Flour Milling: The Box Set

In the last couple of weeks we have begun shooting our new video series on flour milling and the people who work in businesses throughout...

Mar 31, 2023

Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future: How Laura Wilcock Balances Tradition and Innovation

Milling is in the blood for Laura Wilcock of Ripon Select Foods. She tells us of her long family tradition in the industry – and how...

Mar 31, 2023

COMING SOON - MICRO LEARNING

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! UK Flour Millers is working on a new “micro learning” package that will be...

Mar 31, 2023

EXAM REMINDER

A quick reminder that registration for exam retakes for the UK Flour Millers Distance Learning Programme is closing soon. The deadline...

Mar 31, 2023

Fibre February

Our campaign to highlight the importance of fibre, and that flour and products made from it are a major source of fibre in the UK diet...

Feb 28, 2023

UK Flour Millers appoints new chief executive

UK Flour Millers has announced the appointment of Alistair Gale as chief executive, taking over from director general, Alex Waugh, who...

Feb 28, 2023

Paul's a student with distinction!

Paul Croker is proof – were it needed – that you’re never too experienced to learn new skills. At the age of 51, the factory general...

Feb 28, 2023

High achiever awards

Students from the UK Flour Millers’ distance learning programme (DLP) have been recognised for their accomplishments and awarded “highest...

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