Whitehall ‘more interested in financials than manufacturing’
The government is failing to promote UK manufacturing, according to a new industry and public poll conducted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Archives for April 2, 2013
Fray Bentos production starts at Baxters' site
Scottish manufacturer Baxters has begun production of Fray Bentos pies at its Fochabers plant – and has reinforced its global focus by snapping up another Australian food manufacturer.
Food and drink features in health and safety excuses
Spurious health and safety rules have been used to refuse to supply a burger cooked rare and to deny drinkers pints in glasses with handles, according to a new Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report.
Industry group condemns fish mislabelling
The industry body Seafish has condemned the practice of fish mislabelling after media reports claimed the practice was widespread.
Why milk suppliers are living on a knife-edge
Milk supplies are on a “knife-edge” and the next four weeks will be critical for manufacturers – with a sustained period of heavy rain likely to see prices soar, says the md of cheesemaker Wyke Farms.