Smart technology shapes shopping patterns
Smart technology is helping to shape shoppers’ changing food buying patterns, according to two new reports.
Archives for October 27, 2014
Food industry must collaborate on moral responsibility
The food industry cannot be seen as truly responsible and sustainable until it stops wasting so much of the food it produces, according to Iglo Group.
FOOD MANUFACTURING OSCARS
TV star sets food and drink industry a mission
TV star Mark Durden-Smith has set food and drink manufacturers a mission to join him in celebration of the best the industry has to offer at the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards (FMEAs) next month.
S&A Foods appoints new md
Chilled ethnic food manufacturer S&A Foods has appointed David Fearnley-Brown as its new md.
Caveman diet followers attack ‘Eatwell Plate’
The government’s ‘Eatwell Plate’ has come under criticism for containing more than 100% of the recommended daily allowance of sugar in just one meal, by Paleo Britain.
Community Foods’s Jumble Bee to land in Morrisons
Community Foods plans to launch its healthy snacks brand Jumble Bee into Morrisons after its debut in 480 Tesco stores in August and is exploring ways to broaden its reach further.
Premier Foods boss develops c-store, online sales
C-stores and online retailers offer Premier Foods considerable growth potential and the maker of Mr Kipling cakes is working on bespoke products for those channels, according to ceo Gavin Darby.
Bon Bon Buddies aims at £60M sales in three years
Bon Bon Buddies aims to boost sales by 50%, taking them from £40M to £60M, in the next three years and is putting plans in place to grow exports.
Lack of lorry drivers could jeopardise Christmas
A lack of lorry drivers could jeopardise some businesses’ ability to meet increased demand over the Christmas period, according to The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
Young’s Seafood builds on strong chilled growth
Young’s Seafood boosted sales of its brand by 21% in the chilled food category in the past year and has announced plans to expand its chilled range, with new innovation, in 2015.