Archives for March 22, 2011

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Gotta lotta bottle: FFA plans to boss milk market

By Ben Bouckley

Lobby group Farmers for Action (FFA) says its bold plan to build a processing plant to turn liquid milk into powder for export will see British farmers “take control” of the milk marketplace.

Alpro says UK expansion will mean new jobs

By Ben Bouckley

Soya milk specialist Alpro has confirmed that it is considering expanding production facilities at its UK base in Northamptonshire and creating new jobs.

Residents take cold comfort from Yearsley expansion

By Ben Bouckley

Jim Dobbin MP says he understands local anger about controversial proposals from The Yearsley Group to build a new cold store in North Manchester, but says 150 potential new jobs should not be forgotten.