Health experts back hybrid nutrition labels
Food manufacturers that are serious about improving public health should sign up to the hybrid nutrition labelling scheme proposed by the government and backed by retailers, say public health experts.
Archives for December 10, 2012
'Homeowners alone can't resolve food waste'
Government and big business needs to show they have "broken the back" of food waste recycling before foisting it on householders.
2 Sisters: ‘Strike and you put 500 jobs at risk’
2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) says its West Midlands workers’ vote to strike is putting the creation of 500 new jobs at risk.
Greggs boss to join Brakes
High street baker Greggs has announced Ken McMeikan will stand down as chief executive to take up the same role at grocery and fresh food supplier Brakes.
Industry fights EU's ban on the term 'probiotic'
The probiotics industry in Europe has launched scientific and legal bids to counter an EU-wide ban on using the word 'probiotic' on packaging and marketing materials.
EC should help retailers sell non-perishable goods after 'best before' date
The European Commission (EC) should help retailers to sell non-perishable goods after the 'best before' date to reduce food waste.
Waitrose in Cornish crab sold in Cromer row
A row has broken out over the supply of Cromer crab to a Waitrose store in Norfolk.
AG Barr plans for ‘highly competitive Christmas’
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has announced revenue up by 9% for the 18 weeks to December 1, as the firm prepares for a “highly competitive” Christmas market.