Food manufacturing awards: winners wanted to match Weetabix
The search is on to find the UK’s best food and drink manufacturers to match the achievement of Weetabix, which won the 2011 Food Manufacturing Company of the Year award.
Archives for July 3, 2012
Europe to tackle GM-free labelling concerns
The European Commission (EC) will consult on the introduction of a harmonised system of 'GM-free' labelling next year, amid concerns that the current proliferation of negative labelling schemes could confuse consumers.
Climate change may cut food choice and boost lab meat
Food choices could be significantly reduced as a result of climate change with novel foods and lab-grown meats becoming the norm, scientists have warned.
Cornish baker told to pay £29,000 after accident
The Crantock Bakery has been ordered to pay £29,000 after one of its night shift cleaners became trapped in the unguarded machinery of a moving conveyor belt.
Amy's Kitchen ‘beating its UK sales targets’
US vegetarian mega-brand Amy's Kitchen says sales are beating targets as it ends its first year in the UK.
Morrisons' price cut strategy leaves suppliers reeling
Morrisons has left city analysts unimpressed and suppliers reeling as it battles to achieve millions of pounds of buying discounts - urgently.
Britvic’s Fruit Shoot recall could cost £5M
The recall of Britvic’s children's drinks Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Fruit Shoot Hydro could cost up to £5M, according to a statement from the soft drinks giant.