Jobs at Müller Milk & Ingredients’ (MMI) Gloucester factory could be at risk, after plans were announced to relocate some of its production away from the site.
Pie and pasty manufacturer Samworth Brothers has joined businesses in Leicestershire to celebrate the achievements of its apprentices for National Apprenticeship Week 2020.
Workers union Unite has pledged to seek assurances for staff members at Typhoo Tea’s Moreton factory, after the manufacturer announced plans to axe 76 roles at the site.
The Government’s roll-out of the National Living Wage (NLW) and pressure to add more sugar to products are just some of the challenges facing Freaks of Nature founder Peter Ahye, as he revealed in this exclusive video interview.
Calls for clean-label foods are put on the backburner in favour of creating products that are tastier and have a better mouthfeel, according to ingredients supplier Griffith Foods.
The environment, sustainability, skills and the sugar tax topped the agenda at this year’s Food Manufacture’s Business Leaders’ Forum, according to host sponsor Walker Morris.
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe is to retire later this year, to be succeeded by retail and operations director Simon Roberts, who will take over from 1 June this year.
Scissor Sisters co-vocalist Ana Matronic is to host this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs) at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square on Thursday 13 February.
Food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to take advantage of a £20,000 grant and specialist advice as part of a new government-funded programme from the University of Lincoln.
Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales – communications manager Owen Roberts looks at the importance of skilled butchers to the future of the Welsh red meat industry.
Poultry meat producer Moy Park is growing its talent pool and has some exciting plans on the cards for next year. Here, quality assurance auditor Megan Afford and Nicky Taylor, head of talent and employee experience at Moy Park, explain what they gain...
Trade unions are seeking assurances for their members working for haulage firm Eddie Stobart, after the business was saved from collapsing in administration late last week.
The two key senior management appointments of Trevor Strain and Michael Gleeson at Morrisons will play a major role on growth of the group, according to analysts.
Quorn Foods chief executive Kevin Brennan is to relinquish his role to Alaska Milk Corporation boss Marco Bertacca, ending a successful 10-year tenure with the meat-alternatives manufacturer.
Hovis has signed up to the Trade Union Congress’s (TUC) ‘Dying to Work’ charter in a bid to more effectively support employees affected by terminal illness.
Senior hires at Müller Yogurt & Desserts and the appointment of a new planning director at potato processor Branston head up this photo gallery of people on the move in the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Former Lidl global chief executive Jesper Højer has joined plant-based meat manufacturer The Meatless Farm Company as its new chair, following a string of appointments at the company.
Food and drink firms have remained “behind the curve” on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, despite recent improvements across the industry, according to a new report.
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has used workshops to boost the skills of around 60 food and nutrition teachers, as well as highlighting the benefits of the region’s beef and lamb.
Unite the Union has called for greater public awareness around food business M&A activity after the release of its new report urging the Government to support the UK manufacturing sector.
Vimto Out of Home’s Swindon Centre of Technical Excellence in Wiltshire trains its apprentices to ensure high-quality drinks dispense. Here, senior technical manager Andrew Brown and apprentice Zak Bradford explain the benefits of the scheme.
Management Development Services’ novel secondment programme means there are no shortage of graduates willing to sign up – but the difficulty of finding placements can throw a spanner in the works, as chair Christine Tacon (pictured) explains.
British plant-based firm The Meatless Farm Company has appointed Dr Peter Hynes as its new head of research and development (R&D) to build on the company’s innovation in vegan mince, burgers and sausages.
Access to talent and the impact of Brexit were two of the biggest factors affecting investment in research and development (R&D), according to new findings from business performance consultancy Ayming.
A new training centre to tackle the shortage of skilled engineers in the food and drink industry has been officially opened by Sheffield Hallam University.
William Jackson Food Group (WJFG) – owner of the MyFresh, Wellocks and Jacksons Yorkshire’s Champion brands – has named James Watson as its new chief executive.
