Britvic results benefit from European growth
Strong growth in Britain and France helped soft drinks business Britvic deliver interim results ahead of expectations for the 28 weeks to April 13.
Archives for May 20, 2014
Soft drinks firm to pay £155k after fatal accident
A soft drinks firm has been ordered to pay £155,000 in fines and costs, after a 24-year worker died during the decommissioning of its former factory in South Wales.
130 jobs could go at Devro’s Lanarkshire plants
Devro’s proposals to axe 130 jobs at two factories at Moodiesburn and Bellshill in Lanarkshire are a “devastating blow”, according to trades union Unite.
Confectionery firm invests £3.25M to grow exports
Confectionery firm Morris & Son has invested £3.25M to support plans to expand in global markets.
Food firms advised to scoop ice cream growth
Food firms should take advantage of the UK’s “growing” £1bn ice cream sector by offering new flavours and services to ice cream manufacturers, according to the boss of the Ice Cream Alliance.
‘Deep concern’ over Müller Wiseman depot closure plan
Trades union Usdaw is “deeply concerned” about Müller Wiseman Dairies’ proposals to shut its Pensilva distribution depot in Cornwall, with the potential loss of 58 jobs.
IFST Jubilee conference
Food industry branded as ‘stock villain’ by media
The food industry is branded as a “stock villain” in the media, resulting in food science and technology being feared and misunderstood by consumers.
Sir Ken Morrison and Jamie Oliver make the Rich List
Sir Ken Morrison and Jamie Oliver are both listed on The Sunday Times Rich List, along with other millionaires who have made fortunes from food and drink.
Noble Foods’ integration of Manton’s egg factories frozen
Noble Foods has frozen its integration of two Manton’s egg processing factories on the orders of the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) while it investigates whether or not it is anti-competitive.
Marks & Spencer’s profit falls despite food gains
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported profits down for the third year in succession, despite rising food sales.
Greencore’s half year results impress City
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore’s latest financial results have impressed the City – with group revenue climbing by 8.2% to reach £619.8M – as the firm announced the disposal of its foodservice desserts business.
Greencore Northampton site to offer hundreds of jobs
Greencore’s £30M food-to-go factory at Northampton, announced yesterday (May 20), is expected to deliver hundreds of extra jobs to the region, according to the company’s chief financial officer Alan Williams.