All news articles for August 02, 2011

The passing of an inspiration

The passing of an inspiration

By Hugh Williams

I was greatly saddened recently to hear of the death of Dr Eli Goldratt, with whom I had the pleasure of learning from for six years in the early 1990s. Those who know the name and have read 'The Goal' will know Eli left us an understanding...

Princes ponders ways to can Fray Bentos

Princes ponders ways to can Fray Bentos

By Ben Bouckley

Princes says it is “actively considering” options regarding the disposal of former Premier Foods canned pies business Fray Bentos.

Retailers may spring surprise audits on suppliers

Retailers may spring surprise audits on suppliers

By Freddie Dawson and Ben Bouckley

Version 6 of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for Food Safety could lead to more unannounced audits being forced on manufacturers, according to a third-party certification body.

Real ale: Not just for old soldiers Winston Churchill and Bernard Montgomery

More British breweries than since the Blitz

By Mike Stones

Britain now boasts more than 800 breweries; a higher total than at any time since the Second World War, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

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