Wet summers demand more flexible food supply chain
The prospect of 10 wet summers in a row means food and drink manufacturers will need more flexible and responsive supply chains, according to grocery think-tank IGD.
Archives for June 24, 2013
Food addiction ‘can’t explain’ global obesity epidemic
Evidence about addiction to food is “limited” and cannot explain the current global obesity epidemic, researchers from the University of Cambridge have claimed.
Premier Foods bottom in share performance table
Premier Foods is rock bottom of a 23-strong list of consumer staples manufacturers judged by share value performance in the past full month issued by Panmure Gordon.
Jim Begg, director general Dairy UK, to retire
Jim Begg, director general of Dairy UK, has announced his retirement this year, after more than 40 years in the food industry.
UK food and drink firms welcome euro waste plan
British food and drink manufacturers have welcomed a new joint declaration from members of the European food supply chain to tackle food waste.
Premier Foods workers hospitalised after explosion
Two Premier Foods’ workers were taken to hospital last night after an explosion ripped through an oven at its Mothers Pride bakery in Glasgow.