Thorntons issues Christmas profits warning
Thorntons has issued a Christmas profits warning, telling investors profits will be lower than expected due to a slump in supermarket orders.
Archives for December 23, 2014
Packaging firm gets £14.6k fork lift injury bill
A south Wales packaging firm has been ordered to pay £14,600, after a delivery driver was hit by a fork lift truck at its Ebbw Vale site.
HGV driver shortage could cripple food industry
Supermarkets have denied claims a shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers could cripple the perishable food and drink industry.
Arla milk price cut prompts angry reaction
Dairy giant Arla’s decision to cut the price of milk paid to producers has prompted an angry reaction from the National Farmers Union (NFU) and a plea to buy British dairy products over the Christmas period.
Probiotic term could reappear on yogurt in UK
The term ‘probiotic’ could make a re-appearance on pots of yogurt on sale in UK supermarkets, if Italy is successful in getting approval for its use as a ‘generic descriptor’.