Police make two arrests in horsemeat probe
City of London Police investigating the horsemeat scandal revealed it had arrested two men on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud.
Archives for August 29, 2013
Drinks trade body defends fruit juice health benefits
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has reiterated that fruit juice plays a positive role in the diet after a new report found a link between drinking it and an increased risk of contracting type 2 diabetes.
Samworth Brothers reassures on chemical spill
Chilled foods firm Samworth Brothers has reassured customers that, following an acid spill at its Kensey Foods factory at Launceston, Cornwall, business has returned to normal.
Dairy farmers unite against ‘unfair’ pricing
Small-scale farmers are joining forces to boost their bargaining power against the ‘unfair pricing policies’ of large dairy producers, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Glisten Confectionery to axe 92 jobs at Skegness site
Confectionery manufacturer Glisten plans to cut 92 jobs at its Skegness plant and move production to its plants in Leicester and the Czech Republic.
Jamie Oliver sparks fresh row – over migrant workers
TV chef Jamie Oliver has sparked fresh controversy this week by claiming British youth was “wet behind the ears” and didn’t work as hard as migrant workers.
Frozen tea cubes excite Iceland’s interest
Iceland Foods has expressed interest in a student’s prize-winning invention: frozen fruit tea cubes.
Suspects line up to buy Burton’s Biscuits
2 Sisters Food Group, and PepsiCo are among the trade buyers that could snap up Burton’s Biscuits, although the deal could easily go to a private equity house, according to analysts.