Archives for March 19, 2012

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Premier Foods facing battle after new bank deal

By Dan Colombini

Premier Foods still has “a long way to go” following its key re-financing deal, according to city analysts, after the firm revealed a 29% fall in trading profit last year.

Greencore share price soars after FTSE listing

By Dan Colombini

The soaring share price of chilled foods manufacturer Greencore is proof that its recent decision to switch to the London Stock Exchange was beginning to bear fruit, according to city analysts.

Birds Eye to meet zero waste target in 2012

By Freddie Dawson

Frozen food firm Birds Eye will meet its zero waste to landfill target two years ahead of schedule this year, thanks partly to composting, according to its waste reduction partner Biffa.

Positive GM survey backs Bill Gates' view

By Freddie Dawson and Mike Stones

A new survey reporting positive views about genetically modified (GM) foods, coupled with recent comments from billionaire philanthropist and IT guru Bill Gates reveal attitudes towards the controversial technology are changing, claims the Crop...

Tulip slammed by Unite for Tranfoods ‘bribery’

By Dan Colombini

The row between meat processing firm Tulip and workers at its Tranfoods plant in Birkenhead has escalated today after Unite the Union accused management of bribing its employees over redundancy pay.