DEFRA task force has failed fresh produce, FPC
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) says that a prominent DEFRA task force appointed to cut red tape for farmers and food processors has ignored oppressive regulations facing its sector.
Archives for May 18, 2011
Cheesy smiles at Dairy Crest
Dairy Crest announced a new set of efficiency measures as it released what one City analyst described as “a good set of numbers” for the year to March 31 this morning.
Northern Foods proposes Leeds head office closure
Northern Foods is proposing to close it Leeds office and move the majority of staff to its ‘shared service centre’ in Wakefield, FoodManufacture.co.uk has learnt, as owner Ranjit Boparan starts restructuring his new acquisition.
Food sector key to UK’s recovery, Vince Cable
Business secretary Dr Vince Cable has identified food and drink manufacturing as a key sector in helping to drive the UK’s economic recovery.