Rising input costs cut profit at pork firm Cranswick
Pork processor Cranswick has blamed rising input costs plus the tough economic climate for a 23% fall in profits before tax (PBT) to £18.5M.
Archives for November 14, 2011
Botulism recall hits Premier power brand plan
Premier Foods’ faith in its eight Power Brands was shaken this weekend after a batch of Loyd Grossman sauces were recalled after two people contracted botulism from the product.
Unite slams ‘massive arrogance’ of Kraft boss
Unite the Union has slammed Kraft ceo Irene Rosenfeld for failing to appear before a parliamentary select committee and accused her of “massive arrogance” and “a total disregard” for her former Cadbury staff.
Stevia wins final EU approval
No-calorie, sweetener stevia has finally won EU approval, prompting a range of firms to accelerate plans to bring products to market.
Diabetic foods ‘goldmine’ could yield ‘billions’
Foods designed and marketed for diabetics are an undiscovered goldmine which could yield billions of pounds, experts have claimed.