Boost renewable energy sources: IPCC report
Carbon-intensive fuels should be ditched in preference for renewable energy sources, recommends a new report from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Archives for April 13, 2014
Overspend led Fabulous Bakin’ Boys to administration
Cupcakes to flapjacks firm Fabulous Bakin’ Boys (FBB) fell into administration after overspending on equipment and taking its eye off brand investment, according to new md Richard Cooper.
About 500 vegetable packing workers screened for TB
Up to 500 employees at a vegetable packing firm in Cambridgshire have been screened for tuberculosis (TB), after an outbreak blamed by a local councillor on migrant workers from eastern Europe.
Rising convenience store grocery sales buck trend
Shoppers’ growing preference for convenience stores was revealed in the latest grocery sales data from market insights company Nielsen.
100 jobs saved as bakery firm escapes administrators
100 jobs have been saved at Fabulous Bakin’ Boys as Dutch bakery business Daelmans Group rescued the struggling firm from administration.
Uplifting ice cream created for secret celeb
British ice cream firm Lick Me I’m Delicious has created a bubbly champagne flavoured ice cream dosed with 25mg of Viagra for an unnamed A-list celebrity’s party.
Moy Park appoints agriculture development and improvement manager
Poultry processor Moy Park has appointed Justin Coleman as its new agriculture development and improvement manager.
Carr’s Milling targets NPD as investment pays off
Carr’s Milling will target home baking as a core area for flour development as its investment in plant and equipment brings burgeoning benefits for the sector, according to ceo Tim Davies.
Manufacturers miss big breaks with small innovations
Food and drinks manufacturers could be missing out on ground-breaking new product development opportunities by making too many small adaptations to existing products, a leading consultant has warned.