Government to review religious slaughter rules
The government plans to review the rules covering religious slaughter of animals – including the controversial permission to kill without stunning.
Archives for June 7, 2012
Diane Abbott: government can learn from US drinks ban
Shadow public health minister, Diane Abbott has slammed the coalition’s “failing” health policy and called for a move to put public health before big business.
Warburtons markets own solution to sticky dough
Warburtons has helped develop new testing equipment to address the challenges of sticky dough faced by the bakery industry, potentially improving production efficiency.
Second TV Apprentice finalist determined to prove Lord Sugar wrong
A second candidate fired from the BBC TV show The Apprentice is determined to prove Lord Sugar wrong by establishing his own successful food business.
Morrisons signs Big Brother product placement deal
Morrisons will be the first ever retailer to use product placement on Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother, after signing a deal with Channel 5 yesterday (June 6).
Demand for food manufacturing robots soars
Food and drink manufacturers' interest in using robots has soared, according to the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA).
Marks & Spencer to launch in-store bank branches
Premium food retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is to launch an in-store banking service this summer, backed by HSBC.