UK frozen food growth hots up Iglo’s flat euro sales
Strong demand for UK frozen food has helped multi-national frozen food business Iglo offset flat Eurpean sales, according to the firm’s half year results to August 20.
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West Midlands food firms on Irish export mission
Food and drink manufacturers in the West Midlands are being invited to join a trade mission to boost exports to the ‘ideal market’ of Ireland, organised by United Kingdom Trade & Investment (UKTI).
Cranswick and Yorkshire Baker to create up to 300 jobs
Meat firm Cranswick is teaming up with a Yorkshire bakery to boost its production of meat-based pastry products in a move it estimates will create up to 300 jobs.
Soft drink launches focus on 'healthy' and 'natural'
Nearly two-thirds (68%) of soft drink launches over past year used some form of health positioning, reveals lnnova Market Insights.
Halal meat supplier sold out of administration, saving 150 jobs
One of the UK’s longest-serving halal meat suppliers has been sold out of administration, preserving around 150 jobs.
Small food firms ‘are best’ at new product innovation
Small-scale food manufacturers are best at new product innovation, claims Neil Houghton, general manager of Mash Direct.