Fat tax could ‘cripple’ UK manufacturers
The introduction of a fat tax in the UK would be “very difficult for the industry to stomach” and could “cripple” some food and drink firms, experts have said.
Archives for November 25, 2011
Premier Foods’ Power Brand plan in doubt
City analysts have cast doubt on Premier Foods’ Power Brand plan fearing the necessary disposals will not be achievable due to the firm’s “substantial” debt levels.
Small food firm winner has big ambitions
Moguntia Food Ingredients, winner of the Small Company of the Year in the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards, has big plans for the future, according to the firm's operations director Marc Jordens.
Diabetic foods need partnership to unlock potential
Food and drink manufacturers are showing increased interest in the market for diabetic products but need to work more closely with academics in order to unlock the sector’s potential, claims a researcher.
PM David Cameron welcomes 300 new Nestlé jobs
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the creation of 300 new jobs following Nestlé's £110M investment in its Derbyshire factory.
Up to £10M on offer to SME food and drink firms
Business development funding worth up to £10M is available to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) via the Business Growth Fund (BGF).
Vince Cable backs new £50M Coca-Cola investment
Business secretary Vince Cable has welcomed Coca-Cola enterprises (CCE's) plans to invest £50M into three of its UK facilities.
Industry backing ‘critical’ for skills framework
Food and drink manufacturers have been urged to follow the government’s lead and provide “critical” backing to kick-start the industry’s new strategic skills framework.