Kraft to recruit 50+ food manufacturing apprentices
Kraft has pledged to recruit 54 food manufacturing apprentices this year with more to follow next year.
Archives for May 20, 2012
Morrisons revamps in-store bakeries
Morrisons’ revamped in-store bakeries are to offer customers a wider product range and a “more artisian experience”, according to the firm.
Chinese and US exports to boost Cranswick sales
Exports to China and new product launches have helped UK pork products producer Cranswick boost sales despite the recession.
New flexible pouch cuts packaging and carbon footprint
As UK food and drink manufacturers search for ways to reduce packaging and carbon footprints, a new drinks launch in Thailand could point the way ahead.
Biscuit sector driven by health and indulgence
Global biscuit manufacturers are responding to consumers’ contradictory demands by launching new products targeting both health and indulgence, according to market research firm, Innova Market Insights.
New intelligent food label demands attention
An intelligent food label that tells consumers how long they have to eat a product after it has been opened could solve one of grocery’s great conundrums.
Bakkavör and Tesco to spice up ready meals
Own-label chilled food manufacturer Bakkavör is producing a new range of Indian meals for Tesco.
Greggs crowned sandwich chain of year
High street baker Greggs has fought off stiff competition from Pret A Manger, Subway and O'Briens to win the title ‘Specialist Sandwich Chain of the Year’.
GM wheat vandalism will ‘not affect progress’
Vandalism of a genetically modified (GM) wheat trial yesterday morning (May 20) at Rothamsted Research centre, Herefordshire will not affect the progress of the experiment that could improve yields and cut costs, a spokesman told FoodManufacture.co.uk.
New seafood processor Sealincs to create 100 jobs
About 100 jobs will be created by a new seafood processing business in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.