Britvic to create 30 jobs in HQ move
UK soft drinks manufacturer, Britvic will create 30 new jobs after moving its headquarters next month to Breakspear Park, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire from Chelmsford, Essex.
Archives for March 23, 2012
Red meat health warning: eat more!
The latest health warnings about red meat focus on the dangers of eating too little not too much.
Food and drink manufacturing champions – the contenders
Excitement is mounting as the search for the Great British Bounce Back champion draws to a close. Pie-makers, popcorn producers plus many others are contending for the crown Great British Bounce Back Champion.
The Budget for food manufacturers – in quotes
As pundits continue to pick through the fine print of Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget, we capture the implications for food and drink manufacturers in key quotes. There’s a a summary box too, listing the main points for food and drink firms.
British Food and drink exports break £12bn barrier
A stronger performance in new and emerging markets, such as China, has led to food and non-alcoholic drinks exports topping the £12bn mark last year.
Norovirus threat to Olympics matches Al-Qaeda
Foodborne diseases, such as norovirus, are as big a threat to the Olympics as terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda, according to a Home Office risk assessment.
2 Sisters slams OFT for Xmas pudding concerns
Ranjit Boparan’s 2 Sisters Food has hit out at the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for failing to understand the “competitive dynamics” of the own-label market after its acquisitions of Northern Foods and Brookes Avana have lead to competition concerns in...
UK cheese market hit by lack of NPD spend
A lack of investment in new product development (NPD) and support for brands has hit sales in the UK cheese sector, according to a leading industry expert.