US beef jerky firm to buy Unilever meat snacks business
Unilever’s meat snacks business is to be sold to US firm Jack Link’s Beef Jerky for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for February 24, 2014
2 Sisters could face £1M+ bill in equal pay dispute
2 Sisters Food Group could pay compensation of more than £1M if an equal pay claim lodged by law firm Leigh Day proves successful.
Dairy companies can’t bridge skills gap alone, says Arla consultant
A critical skills shortage in the UK dairy industry is starting to be countered by dairy companies working together towards a common cause, according to senior HR consultant at Arla Foods Chris Edwards.
Tesco management faces a multi-year job, says ‘nervous’ City
Tesco’s UK business prospects are making City analysts at Shore Capital nervous, as the retail giant faces “a multi-year job” in reviving its fortunes.
Tulip targets NPD and exports after cash boost
Pork processor Tulip is focusing on new product development (NPD) in meal solutions and further export opportunities beyond China after investing £15M at its Westerleigh site in Gloucestershire.
Associated British Foods results undermined by sugar
Weak sugar prices will be offset by a strong performance of its budget clothing business Primark, according to Associated British Foods’s (ABF’s) pre-close trading statement, covering the first half of its financial year to March 1 2014.
Food firm told to pay £5.4k for finger injury
A London food firm has been ordered to pay £5,400 after one of its workers suffered serious finger injuries while cleaning a poorly guarded machine.
Red Tractor appoints new vice chairman
Red Tractor Assurance has appointed Andrew Blenkiron as its new vice chairman following Meurig Raymond’s decision to leave the role in November.
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How Premier Foods is tackling new EU FIR labelling rules
Premier Foods is adopting a project management approach to comply with the EU’s new Food Information to Consumers Regulation (FIR).
Tesco’s Trading Responsibly plan ‘will benefit suppliers’
Tesco’s new Trading Responsibly plan will improve both the way it works with suppliers and customer service, says Paul Wilkinson, chair of Thorntons and a member of the retail giant’s new independent supply chain advisory panel.