Unilever grows its tea business in the UK
Unilever's performance in the UK has exceeded analysts' expectations, according to a trading statement issued today, which showed underlying sales in Western Europe down by 2.7%.
Archives for April 27, 2011
Salmon farmer harvests rivals
Asda and Tesco salmon supplier Grieg Seafood Hjaltland, this week acquired Skelda Salmon Farms and G Duncan (Salmon) for £2.19m.
Definitely not Devon for Wiseman
Dairy Robert Wiseman has come under fire in Devon after selling its Definitely Devon clotted cream business to Cornish company Rodda’s.
Molson Coors to expand capacity at Cornish brewer Sharp’s
The new owner of Cornish brewery Sharp's is planning to invest around £4.5m as it scales up the business.
Allied Bakeries set for multi-million pound investment
Associated British Foods (ABF) is investing “tens of millions of pounds” in upgrades at its UK baking business, chief executive George Weston told FoodManufacture.co.uk.
COOL discussions expose MEPs’ ignorance about food industry
Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) discussions exposed ignorance among Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) about the food manufacturing and supply chain, said Nick Stuart, Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery (BCCC) sector group chairman.
Premier boss Schofield to retire
Premier Foods has today announced that its chief executive, Robert Schofield will be retiring once a successor has been appointed and no later than April 28 2012.