Six charged in unlicensed food workers case
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has assisted in the prosecution of six people believed to be involved in human trafficking to supply flower packing and meat processing workers.
Archives for July 21, 2013
IFST appoints new editor for journal
The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has appointed Professor Charles Brennan as the new editor-in-chief for the International Journal of Food Science & Technology (IJFST).
Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Iglo’s food manufacturing Oscar impresses retailers
Winning the title Food Manufacturing Company of the Year at the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards (FMEAs) last autumn impressed major customers, such as Tesco, and boosted staff morale, said Andy Weston-Webb, Birds Eye Iglo md UK and Ireland.
Finsbury Food Group appointment to add ‘extensive industry experience’
Baker Finsbury Food Group has appointed Raymond Duignan as a non-executive director following the retirement of Ian Farnsworth after 15 years as group non-executive director.
Agri-tech strategy to herald a new ‘green revolution’ for food
British food manufacturers will be able to draw on food ingredients produced by a high output, environmentally friendly and progressive modern farming industry, thanks to the new “green revolution”, after the launch of an Agri-tech Strategy today (July...
By-products projects could cut processing costs
Bakers and millers can get more cash from by-products through projects launched by the Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA), one of which holds big potential for users of natural vanilla flavouring.
Licensed manufacturing deals set to rise
The food industry could witness licensing deals similar to the one recently announced by 2 Sisters Food Group and Premier Foods over Hovis Breakfast Bakes biscuits, according to analysts.
Mars Food survey: sliced bread best thing since … 1963
Sliced bread is Britain’s most indispensable food item, while a roast meal and spaghetti bolognese are the nation’s favourite dishes, according to research commissioned by Mars Food UK.