GLA chief ‘bitterly disappointed’ over gangmaster ruling
The head of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has branded the punishment of a gangmaster who illegally supplied up to 70 Filipino workers to dairy farmers “bitterly disappointing”.
Archives for August 14, 2013
‘Freshers’ Fairs’ offer way forward for food and drink companies
UK student ‘Freshers’ Fairs’ offer an opportunity for food and drink firms to engage with their target audience and form long-term brand loyalty, according to student media sales agency BAM.
Bakkavör hails UK chilled food success
Growth in salads, soups, pizzas and desserts helped boost UK sales for chilled food firm Bakkavör in the six months to June 29, the company reported.
Start-up food businesses offered chance of Sainsbury contract
10 small food and drink businesses will get the chance to pitch their products to the head buyers for Sainsbury as part of a new initiative to provide companies with a direct route onto retailers’ shelves.
Tesco apologises after customers find maggots in Cadbury’s sweets
Tesco has been forced to apologise after two shoppers found maggots in a box storing Cadbury’s Caramel Nibbles in a store in Sunderland.