Bakkavor first quarter growth lifted by contract wins
Bakkavor has reported strong sales and profit growth in its first financial quarter (Q1), boosted considerably by new contracts and product development in the UK.
Archives for May 8, 2014
Bottled water up, juice and smoothies down in 2013
Sales of fruit juice and smoothies fell last year, while the hot summer drove up sales of bottled water in particular, according to the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA).
Not identifying halal food could trip up food firms
Food and drink firms could face prosecution for failing to label products as halal under forthcoming regulatory changes, according to top legal firm Eversheds.
‘The Fantastic Future of Food’ is IFST conference theme
The very latest in food science and technology will be showcased at the Institute of Food Science & Technology’s (IFST’s) 50th Jubilee conference in London on Wednesday May 14 and May 15.
Bakkavor sells 40% of Italian business
Fresh prepared foods manufacturer Bakkavor has sold 40% of its Italian pizza manufacturing business to Dreamfood for an undisclosed sum.
Banbury coffee plant job fears overblown, says Mondelēz
Mondelēz International has moved to quell fears raised by trades union Unite that an international deal could hit staffing at its Kenco coffee plant in Banbury.
Morrisons' ‘dire trading’ persists: City analysts
Morrisons has reported first quarter like-for-like sales down by 7.1% for the 13 weeks to May 4, after what City analyst Shore Capital described as “dire trading”.
Ribena advert banned for misleading health claims
An online Ribena advert has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for making exaggerated and misleading health claims about the benefits of the drink.
Millions pumped into Bakkavor salad plants
Bakkavor has invested millions of pounds in four prepared salad facilities, prompted by high demand from customers, according to chief finance officer Peter Gates.
Find a spelt supplier now or miss out
Food manufacturers looking to latch on to the growing demand for spelt should act quickly as the resurgence for the ancient grain has led to depleting stocks, one supplier of the grain has warned.
Health is the number one reason for gluten-free buys
Improving health is now the number one reason for people choosing gluten-free products, not having a diagnosed intolerance, according to a survey of gluten-free shoppers.
Labour mulls legislation to beat obesity
The Labour Party is considering legislation covering food and drink formulation as a means of reducing Britain’s obesity crisis, estimated to cost the National Health Service £4.2bn a year.
Vitafoods Europe 2014
New system for novel food approval on the horizon
Novel food approval systems in Europe prevent the food industry from bringing new and exciting foods on to the market quickly, but could be about to change, according to one specialist.