The trouble with nature...
As the food industry shifts from synthetically-derived colours, past ‘natural’ ingredients to colouring foodstuffs, we highlight the challenges this is currently creating.
Archives for March 7, 2011
Bitter blow for Bendicks staff: 87 jobs under threat
Chocolate maker Bendicks has announced the start of a consultation on the future of its Hampshire chocolate facility that could see 87 UK jobs moved abroad.
Crisp competition drives Kettle expansion
Kettle Chips will shortly begin work on a £6.8m investment in extra production facilities at its Norwich base, in a move that could create up to 35 new jobs.
Double-dip recession could benefit frozen foods
Britain faces dipping back into recession this year, although this could benefit frozen food firms, according to experts.
Welsh meat processor wants grant to double production
An Anglesey meat producer is hoping for Welsh Assembly funds to help finance its expansion into new premises on the island, in a move which could create 30 new jobs.
Middle Eastern unrest will hit whole supply chain
Popular uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East have led to further uncertainty about oil supplies that risk putting more pressure on food manufacturers, industry players have warned.
Own-label woe puts Premier jobs at risk
Premier Foods plans to close its distribution centre in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire as it rationalises its south coast operations, while the firm has also rebuffed rumours of a management change.