'No win, no fee' civil action spikes ahead of law change
Manufacturers are facing a spate of 'no win, no fee' civil environmental nuisance claims ahead of a change in the law next year.
Archives for November 5, 2012
Hain Daniels strikes fruity deal to continue UK invasion
Hain Daniels is continuing its expansion into the UK food market with the purchase of the Adelie Foods Group’s prepared fruit products business.
Industry must adapt to radical societal change
The grocery retail environment is undergoing radical change. Both retailers and their suppliers need to adapt to reflect societal changes, such as cuts in social payments to poorer sections of our society, the chief economist for the grocery think tank...
Sausage factory fined £5,000 for hygiene offences
A family-run sausage factory in Merseyside has been fined £5,000 for food hygiene offences.
It’s the Big Night – Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Tonight is the big night when food and drink manufacturers across the UK will discover which firms have won gold.
'Traditional kit won't meet today's needs'
Too many food manufacturers are using hygiene requirements as an excuse for not installing automated systems, a lean manufacturing expert has claimed.
'Give industry a voice in parliament', say MPs
The government should appoint a minister for manufacturing to make sure the industry is adequately represented at Westminster.
Premier plans US invasion of the Power Brands
Premier Foods has confirmed reports that it is in talks with US supermarket chain Wal-Mart in a bid to launch its Power Brands on the US market.