Man still in hospital after Fox’s Biscuits explosion
A worker remains in hospital following an explosion at Northern Foods’ Fox’s Biscuits factory in West Yorkshire as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues its investigation.
Archives for February 24, 2012
Food firms welcome Nick Clegg’s £1bn funding boost
UK food and drink manufacturers have welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s £1bn boost to the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) intended for firms looking for investment funding.
Food and drink manufacturers to host school visits
Youngsters aged between 16 and 21, teachers and career advisors are to be welcomed into food and drink factories this summer in a bid to attract a new generation of young talent.
Peter's Red Bull pie gets backing from Shirley Bassey
Welsh entertainment legends Dame Shirley Bassey and Max Boyce have backed plans from pastry manufacturer Peter's Pies to create a new energy-infused pie made with energy drink Red Bull.
Grocery adjudicator key to food firms' late payment crisis
Appointing an adjudicator to police the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) would help to remedy the growing problem of late payments owed to food and drink manufacturers, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Premier Foods' Power Brands vital for bank confidence
Premier Foods’ Power Brand plan is vital to reduce debt and restore banking confidence, according to city analysts, as talks with the firm’s lenders continue ahead of its scheduled covenants test next month.