Supermarket listings create jobs at Chinese food firm
An increase in interest from supermarkets for Chinese foods has led to the creation of 10 new jobs and a £700,000 investment by one manufacturer.
Archives for October 7, 2014
Heinz’s aim to shut Norfolk plant ‘devastating’
Heinz’s plans to close its Aunt Bessie’s potato factory at North Walsham in Norfolk, threatening 200 jobs, is “devastating” news, according to trades union Unite.
IGD CONVENTION 2014
IGD boss highlights food industry challenges
The rise of the discount retailers was the most disruptive force on the UK grocery market in the last year, according to delegates at the IGD conference yesterday (October 7).
Packaging firm appoints new commercial director
Food packaging machinery manufacturer Kliklok has appointed Simon Taylor as its new commercial director.
Crisp Malting invests thousands to slash carbon footprint
Crisp Malting Group is investing thousands of pounds in a combined heat and power (CHP) unit to slash its carbon emissions by an estimated 2,386t annually.
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Ready meal firm Charlie Bigham’s boasts £26M sales
The tough retail environment would not stop posh ready meal's firm Charlie Bigham’s from investing, said the company’s founder after announcing a 46% year-on-year sales growth this week.
DAPP replaced by Standard Pig Price
Bpex has announced that the Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) has been discontinued and will be replaced by the Standard Pig Price (SPP).