Eating an apple a day could cut 8,500 deaths
Eating one apple a day could prevent 8,500 deaths a year from heart attacks and strokes in the over 50s age group, according to a new report in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Archives for December 20, 2013
Premier Foods completes re-financing deal
Premier Foods has completed a re-financing deal, three months ahead of the expiry date of its existing arrangements.
Bakkavor sells ready meals business in Czech Republic
Fresh prepared foods manufacturer Bakkavor has sold Heli Food Fresh, its ready meals operation in the Czech Republic, for an undisclosed sum.
Shoppers ‘guaranteed’ low fat minced meat
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has welcomed government changes to minced meat labelling, giving shoppers more assurance lean options are low in fat.
First Milk investment soured by Wrexham’s fate
Dairy cooperative First Milk faced bitter sweet developments this week, with news of green investment in its Haverfordwest creamery in Pembrokeshire soured by confirmation it would close its Wrexham cheese packing plant.
Bon Bon Buddies’ export expansion drive
Confectionery firm Bon Bon Buddies is investing in international export growth as brand licensing pays dividends for the South Wales-based company.
Dawn Meats to buy into French beef processor
Dawn Meats plans to buy a significant minority stake in French beef processor Elivia from its owner, cooperative Terrena, amid aims to boost its global exports and increase efficiency.
UK’s dairy deficit plans could reinvigorate sector
Producing an extra two to four billion litres of UK milk annually will be a “significant challenge”, but will yield great financial benefits for the UK economy.
Sainsbury deal prompts Dunbia to create 200 jobs
Meat processor Dunbia is creating 208 jobs in Ceredigion, Wales, as a new contract with Sainsbury prompts it to invest £7.5M in a former Dairygold plant.
Centralised novel food authorisation moves closer
Centralising novel food regulation at EU level should allow safe and innovative food to reach the European market faster, the European Commission (EC) has said.