Extreme weather ‘likely’ to wipe out food production
The likelihood of growing climate volatility and extreme weather incidents “wiping out” agricultural production and food systems is “increasing rapidly”, warns a leading expert.
Archives for January 31, 2013
Sustainable food blocked by ‘pass the buck’ attitude
Food businesses need more government support to create a sustainable food system, according to a new report.
Campylobacter is smarter than we thought: scientists
Campylobacter is smarter than scientists thought as it is able to alter its “swimming behaviour” inside human bodies to find food, according to new research by scientists at the Institute of Food Research (IFR).
Culina appoints Winwood as new boss
Culina Logistics has appointed Steve Winwood as its new chief operating officer, as part of its strategy to drive business development and growth.
Vion sells Debbie & Andrew’s sausage brand
Multi-national meat company Vion has sold its Debbie & Andrew’s sausage brand to WA Turner, a subsidiary of ABP Food Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Allied Bakeries reveals new ‘energy efficient’ production line
Allied Bakeries has invested in a new “energy efficient” bread production line at its Stockport bakery, as part of its £35M capital expenditure programme.
Business Leaders' Forum
Food manufacturers need ‘Entrepreneurs’ Fund’
Business leaders have issued an urgent call for a new ‘Entrepreneurs’ Fund’ to be set up to help new food and drink manufacturers make the next step in their growth.
Horse meat possibly on sale for a year: Food Standards Agency
Horse meat could have been sold in supermarket burgers for up to a year, the UK’s food safety boss revealed (January 30).