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Fish processor in pallet death probe

By Rod Addy

A death at fish processor Interfish caused by a falling pallet has sparked a joint investigation by Devon & Cornwall Police and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Food safety conference

Which? names three top lessons from horsemeat

By Michael Stones

The need to identify opportunities for fraud along Britain’s complex food supply chain was one of three key lessons to be learned from horsemeat crisis, according to consumer watchdog Which?

Food safety conference

Horsemeat crisis to spark next food fraud, says FSA

By Michael Stones

The next major food fraud crisis may arise from the shortages of premium meat cuts sparked by the horsemeat scandal, warns the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Tesco lags rivals in food waste crack down

By Rod Addy

Tesco has moved to crack down on food waste as it emerged it is lagging behind other grocery retailers in the crucial area of bagged salads, according to its own data.

Supermarket deals boost Leeds Brewery growth

By Rod Addy

Deals with Tesco and Sainsbury have helped build Leeds Brewery's sales, co-founder Sam Moss claimed, as it announced planned expansion of production and pub operations after securing £395,000 from Santander Corporate & Commercial.