Maple Leaf cuts 236 jobs at Walsall bakery
Canadian firm Maple Leaf has confirmed that it plans to close its West Midlands bakery, after failing to find a buyer for the site, with the loss of 236 jobs.
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Müller seeks UK expansion with Robert Wiseman bid
German yogurt manufacturer Müller is seeking to strengthen its position in the UK dairy market, according to city analysts, following the acceptance of a £279.5M bid for dairy giant Robert Wiseman.
Industry forced to raise its hygiene standards
Manufacturers will be expected to raise their food hygiene game considerably following the introduction of the sixth edition of the British Retail Consortium's (BRC's) global standards audit, which takes effect this month.
Supermarkets blamed for organic market slump
The decision by UK supermarkets to cut shelf-space for less profitable products has hit sales in the organic food market, according to industry representatives.
Nestlé's £200M restructure of UK coffee factories
Nestlé UK today unveiled proposals for a further £200M extension to its Nescafé factory in Tutbury, Derbyshire.
Frozen food could slash food waste
Putting more frozen food on UK dinner plates could help slash household food waste, according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
Premier boss Michael Clarke backed by city
Premier Foods boss Michael Clarke has received a resounding vote of confidence from city analysts, six months into his role, as he continues his plan to guide the firm out of trouble.