Shake-up of KTNs will impact food research
Food manufacturing research and innovation are expected to be the focus of much attention early next month as two significant but separate announcements are made by government and the food industry.
Archives for December 23, 2013
British Dietetic Association attacks ‘superfoods’ term
So-called ‘superfoods’ are no “magic wand” to improve health and consumers should wake up to the fact that such foods are over-hyped, according to the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
New labelling rules to bring ‘massive confusion’, warn farmers
New food labelling rules will bring “massive confusion” for shoppers who want to buy British-produced meat, warn two leading farming organisations.
Turkey warning issued by Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned that turkey produced from unapproved premises in Wales must not be eaten.
Greencore targets $0.5bn to $1bn US sales by 2019
Greencore’s plans to grow its ‘food-to-go’ sales in the US to a business worth between $0.5M and $1bn over the next five years are on track, according to its ceo Patrick Coveney.
Why food industry misses out on young talent
Working within the food sector, there are few meetings I attend where the subject of skills in the sector, particularly the shortage of high-level skills, isn't mentioned. I have been closely associated with the sector only for the past four years but...
Premier Foods’ debt deal a step forward
Premier Foods’ refinancing deal, announced last week (December 19) is “a step in the right direction”, but investors will remain ambivalent until more progress is made, according to industry commentators.