Food industry leaders in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Food and drink business people, scientists and administrators were among those honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Here’s our selection of who was awarded which award and for what reason.
Archives for June 19, 2012
Food eco labels more popular with shoppers and manufacturers
They used to be a hard sell for a niche agenda, but eco labels exploded on to the mainstream and now consolidation is on its way.
Scottish red meat industry generates record £2.1bn
The Scottish red meat industry made a record £2.1bn contribution to the economy of Scotland last year, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Food manufacturer Morrisons now ‘in a hard place’
Morrisons “is between a rock and a hard place” after stepping up food manufacturing in recent years, analysts have suggested.
Symington’s acquires Victoria Foods baking business
The convenience food manufacturer Symington’s has acquired the family-owned baking business Victoria Foods.
Cash-strapped consumers risk health with more fatty foods
Growing numbers of cash-strapped consumers are risking their health by eating more fatty and sugary foods during the recession, according to research conducted by Manchester University.
St Austell Brewery ordered to pay £11,000 for asbestos offence
Exeter Magistrates have ordered St Austell Brewery to pay nearly £19,000 in fines and costs after workers refurbishing a Devon pub were exposed to deadly asbestos dust without adequate protection.