English wine sales soar: Mintel
Soaring sales of English wine, the growing popularity of low-alcohol wine and an acceptance of boxed wine are the three key conclusions of new research on the UK wine market from Mintel.
Archives for September 23, 2012
Dairy Crest needs ‘good second half to make up for challenging H1’
After a “challenging” first half, Dairy Crest will need a strong second half performance to make up the balance sheet, according to city analysts at Shore Capital.
Food manufacturer’s worker accused of arson
An employee from the Real Crisp factory in Crumlin, South Wales has appeared in court charged with arson after a blaze engulfed the factory last week.
More consolidation to come in Britain’s food manufacturing sector
Britain’s food and drink manufacturing sector can expect further consolidation over the coming year, according to a leading corporate finance expert.
Food manufacturer told to pay +£4,000 for severed finger accident
Herefordshire food manufacturer Q Cold has been ordered to pay £4,348 after a worker severed her finger in a poorly guarded machine.
161 jobs at risk as Dairy Crest closes factory
Dairy Crest has announced plans to close its site at Crudgington in Shropshire within the next 18 to 24 months, putting 161 jobs at risk.
Morrisons outsources to India with 145 UK job losses
Morrisons is outsourcing IT services from its Yorkshire-based head office to India, which will cause the loss of around 145 jobs.
Egg prices to rocket, food manufacturers warned
Find alternatives to eggs or face significant cost increases, Arla Food Ingredients has warned food manufacturers.
Ex-Asda boss joins the board at ready meal firm
Former Asda ceo and chairman of The Royal Mail Allan Leighton has joined ready meal manufacturer Charlie Bigham’s as non-executive director.
Food manufacturers’ cautious welcome for Vince Cable’s bank plan
Business groups including the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have given a guarded welcome to government plans to plough £1bn into a state-backed business bank to increase lending to small firms.