UK must invest in the latest nutrition research
The UK must invest more into training the next generation of nutritional researchers, according to a report from the Medical Research Council...
Archives for February 23, 2009
Food producers support environmental initiative
Europe’s food producers are behind a roundtable initiative pursuing a more co-ordinated supply chain approach to environmental issues, responding...
Thorntons goes cost cutting
Thorntons is exploring ways of clawing back some of its operational costs, after the confectioner saw its pre-tax profit fall 39% to £7.3M for the...
Stock management firms see growth
Processors are increasingly using excess stock management firms as an integral part of their sales strategy in a cash-conscious consumer market,...
European law will impact on plastics packaging
Users of plastic food packaging could face unpleasant surprises if they ignore changes implemented as part of last year’s amendment to the EU...
Cheshire college wins £6M training contract
Reaseheath College in Cheshire has won a £6M contract to develop a pan-European qualification for the dairy sector.Reaseheath will provide a...