Christmas cancelled for Unilever strikers
Marmite manufacturer Unilever has been branded a “modern-day Scrooge” after its decision to cancel Christmas celebrations ahead of the first strike in the firm’s history.
Archives for December 9, 2011
Festive food gets X-Factor & Strictly boost
The UK’s £100M-plus festive party food boost starts tomorrow (December 10), as TV viewers hold X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing parties, according to retail giant Tesco.
Frutarom offers bakers herbal energy boosters
Energizing croissants to kick-start the day are just one product Frutarom could help bakeries develop thanks to a range of bakery compounds derived from herbal extracts it has just launched.
DEFRA warns: act now to plug water shortages
Making the most efficient use of water is the focus of both a government White Paper and a new campaign from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Department of Health to ditch tougher salt targets
Further evidence has emerged that the Department of Health (DoH) will not implement tougher salt reduction targets after 2012, despite denials that it planned to “ditch” them entirely.
Premier Foods’ spreads is next ‘logical disposal’
The sale of Premier Foods’ spreads business could be the next “logical disposal” for the firm following the sale of its Brookes Avana chilled foods and bakery arm yesterday, according to city analysts.