DEFRA boss opens £5M frozen food warehouse
Owen Paterson, head of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) claimed Grocontinental made a “major contribution to the local economy” as he opened its £5M frozen food warehouse.
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Waitrose opens frozen beef unit to shorten supply chain
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has opened a frozen beef unit at its Dovecote Park estate, in a move claimed to ensure full traceability and one of the shortest supply chains among UK supermarkets.
Unilever Norwich reflects wider company efforts, says analyst
Proposed job cuts at Unilever’s factory in Norwich, reflect broader business strategy to focus on profitable areas, and similar future moves cannot be ruled out, according to analyst Clive Black.
Sainsbury pledges to buy 100% British fresh pork
Sainsbury has pledged to buy 100% British pork, in a move that will double its fresh pork purchases measured by weight.
Departing trade boss targets domestic sourcing
Outgoing Dairy UK director general Jim Begg has hit out at misleading labelling implying all the ingredients of dairy products are sourced from the UK when this is not the case.
Tennis star Sharapova’s defeat allows more time for sweet business
The shock exit of tennis superstar Maria Sharapova from Wimbledon last week will allow more time to concentrate on her new confectionery business, amid claims that she is cashing in on her sports stardom to sell sweets.
Sugar replacers healthier and cheaper, says nutritionist
Food and drink processors should pursue sugar replacers not only because they are healthier, but because they can be proved to be cheaper, leading nutritionist Jack Winkler has claimed.
Brewer seeks solution as staff spurn management offer
Molson Coors is redoubling efforts to avoid industrial action at its brewery in Burton-on-Trent after Unite union members rejected the latest deal on pay and conditions at the site.