Archives for November 11, 2013

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Voluntary allergen labelling could be allowed by law

By Rick Pendrous

Controversial provisions for voluntary allergen labelling could become legally incorporated within the Food Information for Consumers Regulations (FIC), according to a leading expert in the field.

FDF: we know little of SMEs' safety

By Gary Scattergood

Very little is known about the health and safety and occupational health practices of small–and medium–sized food manufacturers and engaging them is crucial to improving the well-being of staff.

Premier Foods tight-lipped on bread sale

By Michael Stones

Premier Foods is remaining tight-lipped about reports that the Mexican bakery Grupo Bimbo may acquire its troubled bread division, as the firm’s short-term prospects divided City opinion.

Food industry warned ‘the crunch is coming’

By Michael Stones

Food and drink manufacturers face “a big crunch”, as the consequences of the public health and environmental damage associated with the over production of meat and dairy foods begins to bite.

Mergers and acquisitions set to rise in 2014

By Rick Pendrous

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector is set to rise in 2014 as business confidence rises, according to leading UK business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton.

Carr's Milling eyes acquisitions

By Rod Addy

Carr's Milling Industries is eyeing acquisitions in the UK and overseas for all of its divisions, including its food business, which supplies flour to bakers and baked good manufacturers.

Bakery plant worth millions creates 30 jobs

By Rod Addy

Clayton Park Bakery has opened a new factory at Huncoat, Lancashire, creating 30 jobs, as it announces it has clinched a contract to supply Newcastle United football club.

Food Safety Conference

Food safety culture a key message from safety conference

By Michael Stones

The importance of developing a food safety culture throughout food and drink businesses was one of the key messages to emerge from Food Manufacture’s Food safety conference, according to its chairman.