Archives for April 19, 2012

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Warburtons denies signing campaigners’ GM pledge

By Freddie Dawson and Mike Stones

Bakery giant Warburtons has denied claims that it signed a pledge protesting about genetically modified (GM) wheat, written by pressure group GM Freeze and others.

Flaming pizza at Bakkavor factory

By Mike Stones

Two fire engines and 10 firefighters were called to tackle a fire at a pizza factory owned by the Bakkavor Group in Harrow, north west London yesterday (April 19).

Scots salmon firm to boost exports after acquisition

By Mike Stones

The Edinburgh Salmon Company (ESC) predicts export growth will lift its turnover to £50M within the next five years, after its acquisition by French equity firm Merinvest earlier this month for an undisclosed sum.

Install robots or die, food manufacturers told

By Mike Stones

Food and drink manufacturers should adopt robotic technology or risk losing out to foreign competition, warns Mike Wilson, director of the Automation Advisory Service.