Ocado ‘playing with fire’ warning over Morrisons
Online grocery retailer Ocado is “playing with fire” as it negotiates a deal with Morrisons, which is eyeing a late entry into the online market, analysts have warned.
Archives for May 14, 2013
Horsemeat fraud blamed on big organisation, says Freeza Meats
Horsemeat contamination, which has plagued Britain’s food sector in recent months, was clearly fraud perpetrated by a large organisation over a long period of time, according to one meat supplier at the centre of the scandal.
Vitafoods 2013
Food firms fail to tackle key health claim needs: EFSA
Functional food firms are failing to win health claim approval for their products because they are repeatedly neglecting two of the three key requirements for success, the man in charge of the process has revealed.
Iglo Group appoints new chief executive
Frozen food firm Iglo Group has appointed Elio Leoni Sceti as its new chief executive with effect from May 23.
Meat packer Hilton’s ‘broad geography’ to pay off
Specialist meat packing business Hilton Food Group is benefiting from its “broad geographic reach” despite the tough economic conditions, said City analyst Pamure Gordon.
Meat processor’s £5M investment to create 179 jobs
Northern Ireland food manufacturer Linden Foods has invested £5M to create 179 new, mainly production, roles in response to demand from the convenience food sector.