Morrisons in union talks over axing 100 distribution jobs
Morrisons is discussing plans to axe 100 jobs at its Wakefield regional distribution centre with Unite the union.
Archives for May 15, 2014
Food ingredients firm to pay £162k for forklift death
Food ingredients firm AAK UK Ltd has been ordered to pay more than £162,000 after a forklift truck driver was killed in an accident at its Runcorn facory.
Elliott review so good government will want to bury it
The Elliott review into the horsemeat crisis could be buried by the government because it is so hard-hitting, professor Chris Elliott has revealed.
Coop Group, Asda on board after £15M Jersey Royals buy
The Coop Group, Asda, Aldi and Lidl are all new customers for Produce Investments following its acquisition of the grower, packer and supplier of Jersey Royal potatoes for £15M.
National survey highlights vitamin D deficiency fears
UK Vitamin D deficiency is a growing problem, indicated by the latest data from the National Diet & Nutrition Survey (NDNS), but the food industry could help, nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton claims.
ABP Food Group strikes deal to boost beef quality
ABP Food Group is partnering an animal genetics firm, Genus, to deliver more sustainable and higher quality meat to consumers internationally, boosting value sales.
Expert outlines top summer barbecue trends
Chewing gum tobacco, cola leather and marshmallow smoke are among the experimental barbecue flavours consumers could encounter this summer, according to Celia Holt, product development expert at Food Innovation Solutions (FIS).
The UK’s favourite sandwich is chicken
Sandwiches with a chicken filling are the most popular variety bought by consumers, new data from the British Sandwich Association (BSA) has shown.
Food industry held back by Frankenstein food fears
The food industry is being prevented from fully embracing the latest food science and technology because of consumers’ fear of ‘Frankenstein food’, according to former food and farming minister Jim Paice.
Boards approve Arla dairy merger with Belgian coop
EU dairy giant Arla Foods’s merger with cooperative Walhorn EGM has been approved by the boards of the two organisations.