Label clarity should be leader of the pack
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board last week agreed that clarity of front-of-pack food labelling was more important than a “proscriptive”...
Archives for June 15, 2008
Vion seals the Grampian deal
Dutch meat processor Vion has today signed a deal to acquire the UK food business Grampian for an undisclosed sum, following several months of...
Soft drinks industry calls for energy boost
The soft drinks industry has called on the government to press on with the development of a national energy strategy in order to deliver the power...
The proof is in the award-winning pudding
HJ Heinz scooped the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF’s) retail product of the year award for its Marks & Spencer Chocolate...
Jobs slashed at Liverpool bakery plant
A total of 150 employees have been made redundant at a Liverpool bakery plant supplying Sayers & Hampsons, following a management buy-out (MBO)...
Efficiency will keep firms out of deep water
Manufacturers must improve their water efficiency as they are set to bear the brunt of costs when the price of water soars, an expert has...
Keep your guard up, warns health and safety body
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned manufacturers to ensure that their machinery is properly guarded after it prosecuted Weetabix when...
British Food and drink exports break records
Britain’s food and drink exporters can expect a further record-breaking year in 2008 following their outstanding achievements in 2007, which saw...
CFA secretary general receives award
Chilled Food Association (CFA) secretary general Kaarin Goodburn has been awarded an MBE for services to the food industry in the Queen's 2008...