‘Worst UK gangmaster ever’ drops appeal
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has branded DJ Houghton Catching Services the “worst UK gangmaster ever” after it withdrew an appeal against having its licence revoked.
Archives for March 5, 2014
Apprenticeships in the food sector - a carrot or stigma?
It's National Apprenticeship Week. Did you know this? If so, how are you planning to mark the occasion?
Falfish in multi-million pound seafood capacity expansion
Seafood processor Falfish has invested millions in expanding production capacity at its plant in Redruth, Cornwall, driven by demand from customers in the UK and overseas.
Industry expert: real challenge starts for Premier Foods
Premier Foods’ real challenge starts now, in the wake of its successful refinancing deal, although the agreement was an important milestone, claims one industry expert.
FSA ‘food crime police’ unit will hit other priorities
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) lacks the resources to tackle additional food fraud investigation duties recommended by the inquiry into the horsemeat scandal, unless government provides more people and funding.
Young Talent award will raise profile of food sector
The New Young Talent of the Year award is one of the most significant developments in the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards’ (FMEA’s) 14-year history, says Paul Wilkinson, chairman of the judging panel.
Unrest at United Biscuits may be wider issue
Union unrest at United Biscuits’ (UB’s) McVitie’s Cake Company factory at Halifax is a reaction to issues that have also been raised at other plants, according to sources.
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Trading Standards to be ‘proportionate’ on food labelling
Trading Standards will take “a proportionate view” when policing the EU’s new food labelling rules, to be implemented after the December 13 deadline.
Foodservice rejig would bring 80 Heinz jobs to Telford
Heinz UK plans to recruit 80 employees for its Telford production site as part of efforts to consolidate its foodservice operations across Europe, boost efficiency and slash excess capacity.
Chief medical officer’s view on sugar challenged
Top nutrition scientists have been drawn into a row following comments made by England’s chief medical officer that sugar could be addictive and may need to be taxed.
Scotland’s food and drink export plan targets key markets
Scotland’s new food and drink export plan will target seven top priority markets, according to details of the new £4.5M initiative released today (March 4).
Amazon set to expand fresh online sales
Online retail giant Amazon is poised to deliver “a fresh approach” to the UK grocery market, with online sales of fresh, chilled, frozen and ambient food products delivered direct to customers, predicted Charles Wilson, Booker chief executive.
Premier has ‘brightest outlook in a decade’: City
Premier Foods now has “the brightest outlook for a decade”, after re-engineering its balance sheet with a major refinancing plan, says City analyst Shore Capital.
UK consumers would pay more for Fairtrade bananas
Almost 90% of UK consumers have pledged to pay more for Fairtrade bananas, if the extra cost benefited farmers and workers’ lives, according to a new survey by the Fairtrade Foundation.
Colleges must deliver practical skills for food industry
It is vital to the future of food and drinks manufacturing that people in the sector are given the right skills to succeed from the beginning of their career to the end, according to the technical manager of a leading food training college.