Cost savings from Premier/RHM merger ‘deliberately’ understated, says analyst
The integration of Premier Foods and RHM is progressing faster than expected, and will deliver “significantly more savings than targeted”,...
Archives for December 3, 2007
Morrison strengthens NPD team
Morrison has appointed two new joint heads of product development to spearhead the supermarket's redevelopment. Simon Mitchell joins from Asda where...
Branded foods key to Greencore’s US entry
Greencore’s planned entry into the US market is likely to come through the acquisition of a chilled food business supplying brands, bosses have...
GLA doing a good job, but multiples could do more
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has been doing a good job in protecting workers from exploitation in difficult circumstances, according to...
Northern Foods signs Skills Pledge
Northern Foods has become the latest food manufacturer to sign the Skills Pledge, publicly committing to raise the skills levels of the company’s...
EC's irrational approach to GM technology undermines entire EU safety assessment process, claim biotech experts
The European Commission’s continued refusal to approve the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops that have got the seal of approval from...
Frozen producers seek a rise in storage temperatures
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) is seeking to change the regulations to allow an increase in the temperature at which frozen food can be...
Toddlers’ hidden veg products slammed
A nutrition expert has criticised the hiding of vegetables in toddler dishes - an approach often used by baby food manufacturers to get kids to eat...