A lack of management and leadership skills in the food and drink sector is acting as a barrier to the adoption of new technologies, according to research led by Sheffield Hallam University and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
The safety and rights of cockle pickers in Wales have been protected, thanks to a joint operation led by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).
Speciality baking ingredients manufacturer Real Good Food (RGF) has appointed Gail Lumsden as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect.
Tulip Ltd’s planned 270 job cuts as it faces the closure of its Bodmin plant in Cornwall represent ‘another shock wave to the already battered Cornish economy’, according to trade union Unite.
Challenger learning provider NMiTE will offer a new model of engineering training designed to meet industry needs head-on – and food and drink manufacturers are champing at the bit to reap the cream of the crop.
Cereal and snack giant Kellogg’s has appointed senior sales director Chris Silcock as its new vice president and head of its UK and Ireland operations.
International snacks and drinks giant PepsiCo has utilised funds made available by the apprenticeship levy to plug skills gaps across its manufacturing base.
Accountancy firm Mazars has been appointed administrators of Thomas Tucker and RJ Foods, as the firm also announced the loss of 64 jobs at the company.
Striving for perfection is the only way to guarantee the “three Ps” of safety in a food factory, according to British Salt’s head of operations for salt and bicarbonate.
Birds Eye has appointed a UK general manager as part of a company restructure that has led to current UK and Ireland managing director Wayne Hudson taking on a broader role.
A new course designed to educate engineers on lean practices in manufacturing has been launched by fledgling training provider New Model in Technology and Engineering (NMiTE), in partnership with Avara Foods.
Speciality baking ingredients manufacturer Real Good Food (RGF) chief executive Hugh Cawley has stepped down from his role with immediate effect and is to leave the company by the end of this month (September 2019).
Swancote Foods’ sole Telford factory, which makes prepared potato products, is to close on 20 September, the board of parent company Produce Investments (PI) has confirmed.
Premier Foods has appointed Alex Whitehouse as chief executive officer (CEO) effective from 30 August, replacing Gavin Darby, who stepped down from the role at the start of this year.
Employees at Allied Bakeries’ Cardiff factory have been made redundant, as the Kingsmill maker confirmed it would be ceasing bakery operations at the site.
Food manufacturers can do more to make the industry more attractive to the general public and help drive recruitment into the sector, according to Terry Fennell, chief executive and responsible officer at food qualifications awarding body FDQ.
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Union bosses are seeking assurances for more than 250 jobs at brewer and pub estate owner Greene King, after a £2.7bn takeover of the company by CK Asset Holdings (CKA) was announced earlier this week.
Up to 50 jobs are at risk at Müller Milk & Ingredients’ Aberdeen depot, after the dairy processor announced a review of the site that could result in its closure.
Northern Ireland-based food-to-go specialist Around Noon is to create 94 new jobs as part of a more than £7m investment to develop sales in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
Fatherson Bakery owner and managing director Laurence Smith explains how his experience of bigger businesses is helping the company ‘punch above its weight’.
The use of nudge theory – positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions – can help influence the behaviour and decision-making of workers to reinforce food safety culture and compliance, according to Shield Safety Group strategic advisor Sterling Crew.
Key bakery trends, plastic packaging and the threat of Brexit are all on the mind of Fatherson Bakery managing director and owner Laurence Smith, covered in this exclusive video interview.
Despite the growing threat posed by Brexit, the recent rise in recruitment for food manufacture regulatory compliance roles is down to other pressures.
A further 21 apprentices have successfully completed prepared foods maker Bakkavor’s apprenticeship programme at its Wigan site, bringing the total to 78.
Training provider iHasco head of business development Alex Wilkins urges the importance of food safety training in food manufacturing businesses, in the wake of cuts by local authorities.
Food Manufacture Company of the Year ABP UK’s John Tynan shares his thoughts on the company winning three awards at last year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs).
Unilever has finally stopped production of Colman’s Mustard at its Norwich factory, ending 160 years’ of manufacturing of the iconic British condiment at the site.
Young’s Seafood has appointed former Seachill managing director Simon Smith as its new chief executive, following the company’s acquisition by pork processor Karro Food Group.
