Princes continues campaign to sell Fray Bentos
Food and drink group, Princes is continuing its efforts to sell the Fray Bentos canned meat business, which it bought from Premier Foods.
Archives for September 25, 2011
Switzerland’s Aryzta buys Honeytop Speciality Foods
Honeytop Speciality Foods has been bought by Swiss firm Aryzta in a multi-million pound deal that looks set to shake up the UK ethnic breads category.
Warburtons’ bakery closure threatens 174 jobs
Warburtons is planning to close its Oldham bakery as part of an efficiency drive.
Heinz dismisses baked beans slowdown
Manufacturer Heinz has denied any slowdown in its sales, following news of a drop in demand at a tin can plant in Wales.
Buyer wanted for Highland Toffee firm
The search for a buyer for Highland Toffee firm, New McCowans is hotting up after administrators Grant Thornton confirmed they are in discussions with interested parties.
Budweiser legal dispute finally ends – or does it?
One of the most drawn-out disputes in the UK food and drink industry appears to have drawn to a close.
First minister welcomes Vion’s 250 jobs investment
Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has welcomed news that Dutch meat processor Vion is to create 250 new jobs at a new training centre at its Hall's plant in Broxburn, West Lothian.