Equipment suppliers have a 'window' to lift regulatory burden
Equipment manufacturers have a small window of opportunity in which to get the government to adopt the sort of regulatory policies they would like to...
Archives for October 9, 2005
Booze makers missing out on mature market
People aged 25-44, who account for a whopping 42% of Europe's multi-million pound alcoholic drinks market, are being ignored by alcoholic drinks...
Salt initiative raises consumer awareness
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today launched the next stage of its campaign to encourage consumers to reduce their salt intake by checking food...
Pizza business hits the decks
Convenience foods manufacturer Greencore has axed its pizza business in order to “clear the decks” and focus on more successful categories.As...
UK targets more overseas skilled workers
Growing staff shortages are forcing more and more UK food manufacturers to source expertise from abroad, claimed the chief executive of the...
Go Lower to take Altú to new heights
The new owner of the Altú cereal bar range will re-launch it early next year in a bid to broaden its appeal.Low carb snack bar maker Go Lower, which...
The answer is bru-ing in the wind, says AG Barr
Irn Bru and Tizer maker AG Barr is considering using windpower to generate energy at its Cumbernauld soft drinks plant as oil prices continue to...
Missed deliver slots cost flour supply chain dearly
Failure of grain lorries to meet delivery slots to mills has been identified as one of the biggest problems in the upstream biscuit supply chain,...
Food poisoning investigations require risk balance
As the number of confirmed cases of E.coli in Wales climbs to 157, a food safety expert has highlighted the problems of investigating and managing...